MEDIEVAL WINE
Medieval wine is quick and easy to make and packed with spices. It makes the perfect last minute foodie gift or a good addition to your festive party drinks.
Servings: 1 bottle
Ingredients
- 750 ml/1 1/4 pint red wine
- 2 tbsp clear honey
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 6 cardamom pods
- 6 cloves
- 1 tbsp sliced fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp rose water
Instructions
- Pour the red wine into a large jar and add honey stirring well
- Break up the cinnaamon stick into a few pieces to release the flavour
- Crush the cardamom pods to release the seeds and break them a little
- Add these and all other ingredients to the jar
- Pop on the lid and shake well
- Set aside in a dark cupboard for 24 hours to allow the flavours to develop
- Strain through a sieve lined with two layers of kitchen roll or muslin
- Decant into a sterilised bottle
- Store in the fridge for up to 3 months
- Serve at room temperature, warmed like mulled wine or even chilled in small glasses.