I know, this is screaming Christmas, but who wouldn’t fancy this to warm you up on a chilly evening any time you need it??

This heart, soul and tummy warming glass of deliciousness will leave you feeling satisfied and warm during those chilly Nairobi evenings!  Enjoy around a crackling fire with a good book of company.

For the Spice Infusion:

Thickly peeled rind of two oranges
1/2 cup of your favourite excellent quality brandy
2 bottles of excellent quality red wine ( I love a Shiraz for a deeper peppery note )
2 tbs star anise
4 thick sticks of cinnamon
1 thumb of fresh ginger, sliced in thick slices
4 stems of lemongrass, bashed once or twice to release the oils
3 heaped tbs of dark brown sugar
4 cloves
8 green cardamons
2 vanilla beans

mulled wine ingredients

Preparing the Mulled Wine:

Simply combine all the ingredients in a heavy saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer. Leave it to gently cook for at least 45 minutes.

Serve, hot and steaming, in thick set glass mugs and dip in a stick of cinnamon and one star anise for that additional hit of spice.

tastygorgeous

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