Crank up the festive feels with a warming mug of mulled wine

<p>Oh the weather outside is frightful, but mulled wine tastes &ndash; and smells &ndash; so delightful, (that&rsquo;s how it goes, right?). There&rsquo;s little that can fill us with festive cheer more than a warming cup, glass or mug of spiced mulled wine &ndash; especially when it&rsquo;s frightfully chilly outside. Plus, mulling up a batch on the stove will make your house smell more Christmassy than the most Christmassy of Christmas candles.</p><p>So, here&rsquo;s how to get your mull on in three easy steps.</p><h2>1. Choose your aromatics</h2><p>There&rsquo;s not really any strict rules as to what should and shouldn&rsquo;t go in to the aromatic base of your mulled wine. Think spicy, warming and festive. For every litre of red wine we suggest you add:</p><p>2 cinnamon sticks<br>½tsp cloves<br>1 star anise<br>1 vanilla pod, split in two lengthways<br>8-10 gratings of nutmeg<br>4 strips orange peel, made with a vegetable peeler<br>2 strips lemon peel, made with a vegetable peeler<br> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="how_to_make_mulled_wine__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/how_to_make_mulled_wine__square_GL?scl=1"><br> </p><h2>2. Mull it over. Literally.</h2><p>Gently heat your wine in a pan on the stove with all of your aromatics plus two tablespoons of caster sugar, if you prefer your drink sweeter.</p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><img alt="mulled_wine_in_saucepan__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/mulled_wine_in_saucepan__square_GL?scl=1"></h2><h2>3. Dress it up</h2><p>Once it&rsquo;s heated up, ladle into mugs, cups or glasses and garnish with a slice of lemon or orange on the edge. If you&rsquo;re feeling fancy, dry thin slices of citrus fruits out overnight and pop these in with a sprig of rosemary.</p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><img alt="mulled-wine-web__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/mulled-wine-web__square_GL?scl=1"></h2><h2>Ready, steady, mull!</h2><p>Don&rsquo;t want all the fuss of buying all the aromatic bits? Simply buy a <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/boxed-red-wine/mulled-wine-box/1000073094546">ready-made mulled wine spice kit</a> off the shelf instead. Containing all you&rsquo;ll need in the right amounts, just add to your wine and heat.<br><br><br><em>Find everything you need to make your own mulled drinks this festive period <a href="https://groceries.asda.com">online</a> or <a href="https://storelocator.asda.com/#!/">pop into your local store.</a> </em></p>

How to make the best mulled wine

By Asda Good Living,12th December 2019

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