Russian mulle wine is the perfect drink for the festive season! The warm scent of cinnamon, orange, cloves and red wine is enough to bring back memories of Christmas with family!
Cut an orange into two halves, leaving the skin on. Insert 6 whole cloves into the flesh of each orange half (using 12 cloves in total), and add the orange to the pot of wine. Add lemon to pot.
While the wine comes to a heat that is near the boiling point (70-80 degrees celsius), add 3 cinnamon sticks, a pinch of nutmeg, and sugar to taste, stirring occasionally. The mulled wine should be pleasantly sweet and warm.
Continue cooking on low heat for about 20 minutes, but note that the wine should not be allowed to come to a boil. As soon as the first bubbles appear, immediately turn off the heat and add 50 mls of cognac or brandy and immediately cover the pot with a lid.