When it comes to holiday beverages, nothing warms the heart quite like mulled wine. This sweet and spicy sipper has a magical way of helping us forget the snowy chaos outside, encouraging everyone to gather around a fireplace (or, perhaps, a laptop streaming fireplace videos) and slowly sip at their hot mugs of wine.
Traditional recipes from scratch involve simmering red wine with sugar, spices and citrus rinds. But the easiest way to add festive cheer to any holiday celebration is with Mrs. Beachley’s Mulled Wine. Red wine from California is infused with cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and orange peel so that you can enjoy that comforting, spicy flavour straight from the bottle.
To prepare Mrs. Beachley’s, heat it on the stovetop until it's warm, making sure not to let it boil. Pour the wine into mugs and garnish with a cinnamon stick or slice of orange to help highlight the flavours. For an extra boozy kick, throw in a splash of brandy or cognac after heating.
Mrs. Beachley’s makes a nice alternative for a hostess gift for your next holiday gathering, in lieu of the traditional bottles of wine. Or simply keep a bottle of it at home for an easy, festive pick-me-up to help get you through winter’s worst.
$12.95; LCBO
