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Spiced hot drink
This is 'Virgin Mulled Wine', the alcohol-free, child-friendly alternative to mulled wine. The mix of apple and orange provides the acid-sugar base, and water dilutes the richness to make it more drinkable. The seasoning is the same as mulled wine, so no one misses out on the festive toast.
Ingredients
500
ml
Apple juice
200
ml
Orange juice
200
ml
Water (hot)
20
ml
Honey
1
whole
Cinnamon stick
3
whole
Cloves
1
pinch
Grated nutmeg
5
g
Fresh ginger (grated)
5
ml
Vanilla extract
2
slices
Lemon (for serving)
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Equipment Needed
- Saucepan
- Grater
- Strainer
Instructions
1
✓
Pour the fruit juices into the saucepan. Toss in the spices (cinnamon, cloves, ginger, nutmeg).
2
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Heat slowly. When it is warm, pour in the hot water.
Tip: Adding water helps the drink not to be too cloying (intensely sweet), and makes it more like a tea or punch.
3
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Cook over a low flame for 15 minutes. Stir in the honey and vanilla at the end.
4
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Strain, and serve garnished with a lemon slice.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 500 ml Apple juice
- 200 ml Orange juice
- 200 ml Water (hot)
- 20 ml Honey
- 1 whole Cinnamon stick
- 3 whole Cloves
- 1 pinch Grated nutmeg
- 5 g Fresh ginger (grated)
- 5 ml Vanilla extract
- 2 slices Lemon (for serving)