Cardamom and Orange Mulled Wine
a cocktail recipe
by Karyn Maier
Karyn Maier is a freelance writer and creator specializing in natural wellness, the botanical arts, and culinary creations that use herbs and spices. She has written for many industry and consumer publications in both new and traditional media, including ePregnancy, Fitness Link, Club Mom, Let's Live, Natural Living Today, Real Woman, The Herb Quarterly, American Fitness, Mother Earth News, Delicious!, Better Nutrition, etc. She is also the author of several books on using herbs, and a contributor to cookbooks. Ms. Maier is frequently interviewed as an expert by national magazines, including Real Simple and Mother Earth Living. She has also been a guest on several radio talk shows such as Gary Null's Natural Living, The Deborah Ray Show and Martha Stewart Living.
Warm and sweet with citrusy notes, this beverage provides all the best loved flavors of fall. It makes an excellent after-dinner drink served with apple crisp or pumpkin pie.
TIME (ACTIVE) | 5 M
TOTAL | 5 M
1 SERVING
| 6 oz
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SPECIAL EQUIPMENT:
MICROWAVE*
Crush cardamom pod to extract small brown/black seeds within, dispose of outer seed pod and remnants. Lightly crush the decorticated seeds to prepare for mixing with other spices. Place the wine, orange liquor, spice mix, crystallized ginger, and nutmeg in a heat resistant, microwave safe mug. Microwave for one minute and 30 seconds. Stir and strain off liquid into a clean mug. Stir in brown sugar until dissolved.
*Don't have a microwave?
Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer; strain.
Increase ingredients accordingly to make enough for entertaining guests. Garnish each serving with a twist of orange peel, if desired.
seasonal blend
Mulling spice mixes vary widely in their formulation. Our mix is made many of some popular inclusions: cinnamon chips, orange peel, cloves, allspice, cardamom, and star anise.
1.5 oz - REFILL$3
4 oz - REFILL$7
1.5 oz - REFILL (5 PACK)$13
ground
Nutmeg has a warm, sweet, slightly pungent aroma and taste. Ground nutmeg is a clumpy, light colored, orange-brown powder.
TRY ME - SAMPLE$0.75
2 oz - JAR$6
2 oz - REFILL$5
green pods
whole pods
Aromatic and flavorful, whole green cardamom pods can be lightly crushed to further enhance flavor in cooking.
TRY ME - SAMPLE$0.75
1.3 oz - JAR$10
1.3 oz - REFILL$9
6 oz - REFILL$24
crystallized
small cubes
Crystallized ginger root is tender and sweet with a spicy bite. Add small cubes of crystallized ginger to dishes for chewy texture and a bit of sweet spiciness.
TRY ME - SAMPLE$0.75
2 oz - JAR$5
2 oz - REFILL$4
8 oz - REFILL$12
