![]() The fruit tastes exceptionally sweet as you are consuming the fruit of your labour during winter. He says: “In Germany, apples and pears are typically harvested in autumn and can be kept for long before they’re taken out for cooking and consumption during winter. Other new treats include the Christmas Duo, which comprises a slab of deep-fried turkey schnitzel with ham and raclette cheese stuffing, honey baked ham topped with a whole baked apple and potato gratin, and a turkey salad.Īnother of Ranner’s favourite German christmas dessert is baked apple stuffed with raisin and drizzled in a warm vanilla sauce. In Brotzeit’s Christmas menu, he uses orange-cranberry yoghurt cream as a lighter alternative. He says: “Some may not be used to the spiced flavours in a German-styled mulled wine, so I have added orange juice to round up the taste and tone down the spices, which makes it smoother to drink.”īesides mulled wine, Ranner also looks forward to Christmas desserts such as the classic German Bee Sting cake (Bienenstich Kuchen), which is a yeast-raised butter cake that is sandwiched with whipped cream and topped with candied nuts. ![]() In Germany, mulled wines are served with a shot of brandy or schnapps to inject a stronger punch.įor his rendition of mulled white wine, Ranner has added orange juice into the festive drink. While red wine is originally used, other types of alcohol used in the Yuletide drink include white wine and sloe gin. The alcoholic drink is popular throughout Europe, where it is commonly served in punch bowls and ladled into cups. You can experiment with different types of. The spices are often referred to as mulling spices, which comprises cinnamon, cloves, allspice, nutmeg and star anise. While there are many mulled wine recipes employing different types of wine, this one features a bottle of white wine. Traditionally, mulled wine is a concoction of red wine, spices and sugar. to make a mulled white wine use chardonnay (chablis) white wine, apple juice (cloudy and unsweetened), lemon juice (freshly squeezed), drambuie liqueur and. Ranner says: “Mulled wine warms you inside out during the cold winter nights - nothing beats having a glass of the mulled wine to help you stay warm and toasty while reminding you of joyful times during Christmas.” He adds that the drink is a must-drink whenever he frequents Christmas markets back home. Though the Austria-born chef has been spending Christmas here for the past few years, his craving for the warm holiday cocktail hasn’t faded. Either way, a cup of winter sunshine for the holidays.Mention Christmas and the cosy spiced aroma of Glühwein, or mulled wine in German, brings back warm memories in the mind of Brotzeit’s group executive chef, Wolfgang Ranner. The cheap stuff is just fine for this spiced wine recipe. No need to splurge on anything expensive. ![]() We prefer it with a little vodka spike as well. Reach for a dry white wine, like a sauvignon blanc or chardonnay for the best mulled white wine. The lighter spices and airy lemon verbena combine with apple and the peppery notes of ginger and peppercorn to accentuate the sunny character of a fruity white. If you need a refresher, view our easy 1pt Infusion How-To Guide.ġpt Mulled Red White Blend ingredients: Lemon Verbena / Cardamom / Apple / Ginger / Pink PeppercornĪbout this cocktail: a bright light in the winter darkness. ![]() Garnish with thin slice of lemon and some seasonal cranberries. Strain the 1pt blend and serve into cups with a ladle from the saucepan over lowest heat. For a more "spirited" batch, add ⅓ cup of vodka while mulling. Warm and infuse for 20-30 minutes, adding sugar to taste as you go. 1pt Midwinter Mulled White Wine - Serves 6Ĭombine white wine and 1pt Mulled White packet in medium saucepan over a low heat (do not boil). ![]()
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