How do you use mulled spices?

Table of Contents:

1. How do you use mulled spices?
2. Can you put mulling spices in water?
3. Can you dilute mulled wine?
4. How do I stop mulled wine tasting bitter?
5. Is it OK to heat red wine?
6. Can I warm wine?

How do you use mulled spices?

Infuse mulling spices into milk or cream and use it to whip up some delectable cocoa or a tea latte. You could also simply steep them and drink them as a warming deterrent against winter chill; adding lemon juice and fresh ginger makes a wonderful tonic to ward off illness.

Can you put mulling spices in water?

According to Stumptown's VP of Cold Brew, Diane Aylsworth (yes, that's her real title), just simmer mulling spices—cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and orange peel—in a few cups of water for 30-40 minutes, strain, and add to coffee.

Can you dilute mulled wine?

Popular Recipes Easy and still a tasty and showstopping Christmas cocktail. It's perfect for New Years too. It's nice to have the flavours of mulled wine, but diluted and cold. It's a fun change.

How do I stop mulled wine tasting bitter?

Some (including Jamie) recommend making a syrup first with the spices, sugar and wine but again there's the risk that you'll bring out the bitterness of a wine by boiling it. A better option is to make a spice infused sugar syrup as advocated by Susy Atkins in her excellent How to Make your own Drinks.

Is it OK to heat red wine?

Heat is a wine killer. Temperatures over 70 degrees for a significant amount of time can permanently taint the flavor of wine. Above 80 degrees or so and you are literally starting to cook the wine. Wine heat damage tastes unpleasantly sour and jammy…

Can I warm wine?

water or put it in a warm bath for a bit. Or, pour it into a decanter. Or do both—put the wine in a decanter and then put the decanter in a warm bath. There are some people who like to use a microwave to warm up wine, which can be a bit aggressive—you have to make sure you don't overheat the wine.