Cookbook:Basic Mulling Spice

| Vegetarian Cuisine | Holiday Recipes

Ingredients

 * 6 cinnamon sticks
 * 1 small whole nutmeg
 * ½ cup (60 g) whole cloves
 * ½ cup (60 g) whole allspice
 * Grated peel of 1 whole orange

Procedure

 * 1) Place whole cinnamon sticks and nutmeg in a large ziplock bag.
 * 2) Use a hammer to crush the spices into rough chips.
 * 3) Combine the chips with cloves and allspice.
 * 4) Store in an airtight container.

Use
To make spiced wine or cider:
 * 1)  Add 2 tablespoons of the spice mixture to 4 cups (1 L) of wine or cider.
 * 2) Add peel of 1 fresh orange.
 * 3) Simmer slowly over medium heat for 5–10 minutes.
 * 4) Strain liquid; serve hot wine or cider in mugs.