Hot Mulled Wine (Vin Chaud)

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Hot mulled wine recipe made with red wine and spices 
The weather outside is frightful but the Vin Chaud is so delightful, and since there is no place to go, grab a cup and sip it up! What is Vin Chaud? It is an alcoholic beverage, from the European origin, made mostly with red wine, spices and served warm. Our international correspondent, recently visited Paris and strolled down the Christmas market, sipping on Vin Chaud. The market extends from the roundabout of the Champs-Elysees to the Place de la Concorde, with over 200 wooden chalets. This Christmas market offers a great variety of Christmas crafts and culinary specialties of the French regions. The Champs-Elysees is decorated with more than 400 lit Christmas trees, and Christmas decorations and illuminations.

christmas market in champs-elysees in Paris, France
Porscha enjoying Vin Chaud in Paris
The Parisian Christmas market is filled with holiday cheer. If you are not ready for Christmas, a trip to the Christmas Markets will ignite your holiday spirit. With a variety of enticements in each chalet, one can find small gifts, from hand painted ornaments, to the latest selfie gadgets. The foodie in you will not be disappointed either, with the amount of French cuisine and that of neighboring countries will delight your tastebuds. Probably the most quintessence item required for a stroll through the Christmas markets is the Vin Chaud or hot wine. The aromatic herbs that enhance the wine invite you to warm up and enjoy a glass in those crisp Parisian nights. The Vin Chaud comes in both Rouge and Blanc, both equally tasty. The vendors prepare the wine in large cauldrons with a number of fruits and spices. Besides the delicious flavor of the wine, the wonderful smell and heat will envelop all your senses. Overall a glass of Vin Chaud and a stroll through the Parisian Christmas Market will be a holiday moment to cherish! - International Correspondent - Porscha
Christmas market chalet in the champs elysees
Christmas Market chalet
cauldron of hot wine in paris, france
Cauldron of Vin Chaud 

This sounds so dreamy! We had to make Vin Chaud of our own. (Pictured above) You too can make this absolutely scrumptious hot mulled wine, right in your own kitchen, without traveling to Paris.

Ingredients

1 750 ML bottle of Red Wine
(Such as a Red Blend, Cabernet Sauvignon or Beaujolais) Shop our Rayado Cab

2 cups of apple juice

3 tablespoons of honey

3 cinnamon sticks

10 whole allspice

8 whole cloves

1/2 teaspoon of anise seed

1 teaspoon orange zest

Directions

Put all the ingredients in a pot and stir together in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Simmer for about 10 minutes. Do not let boil.
Strain into glasses or use a spice bag to keep spices out of your glass.
Serve with a sliced orange and a cinnamon stick.

Enjoy
 
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Comments

  1. UnknownDecember 19, 2016 at 11:53 PM

    Such a tasty treat! My first time having this. Can't wait to make it the next time we have a bon fire

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  2. UnknownDecember 20, 2016 at 5:18 PM

    Yes, it was nice and warm. Perfect for a cold winter's day.

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