The other day I stumbled across a drafted Tasty Tuesdays post that I wrote just before Christmas and had neglected to hit the “Publish” button on. Since it’s still all wintry and cold, I thought this might be the perfect drink recipe to warm up those chilly nights in. Now aren’t you glad it isn’t spring yet?
What you need:
- 1 bottle of red wine (I’d recommend a Merlot or Cabernet)
- 1/4 c. honey
- 1/2 tsp cloves
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 3-4 cinnamon sticks
- 1 orange – sliced
What you do:
In a medium saucepan, bring the wine to a simmer (depends on your pan and your stove top what setting it will be). DO NOT boil. That just burns all the alcohol out of it, and what’s the fun in that?! Once you get it simmering away you can mix in the honey and spices. Toss in the oranges and let the stuff simmer for at least 15 minutes with all the ingredients in there before you serve it up. The longer it simmers, the better it tastes.
I feel like I can smell that amazing aroma through my computer! Oh baby…
I think I know what I’m going to do this weekend!
It tastes like Christmas!
J isn’t much of a wine drinker but even he feels the need to partake of this goodness when I make it. I hope you guys enjoy!
Sounds delicious! Very similar to the glühwein I drank in Europe to “keep me warm.”