The History of mulled wine has its roots in ancient Rome, whose people were the first to add spice to the wine. True, it could afford only very wealthy people, because dressings were then almost worth its weight in gold. A warm wine with spices began much later in medieval Europe. Somewhere in the middle of the 16th century appeared the first recipes of this wonderful drink, which specifically indicated the composition and proportions of ingredients. The very name of this glorious drink like the German word gluhende Wein, ie "Burning wine".

Accordingly, the birthplace of mulled wine is considered to be Germany. Although the title may well be overcome, and France, and Great Britain, and Austria, and Italy, and Scandinavia. Even given that mulled wine is an essential symbol of the Catholic Christmas, along with bells, Christmas tree, Santa Claus and Christmas fairs. In winter cold, when the snow outside the window, frosty wind walks, or wet and slushy (the "spoil" our winters in recent times), sometimes want to warm the body and soul with a glass of fragrant, enveloping glowing mulled wine. Classic mulled wine is made from dry red wine with the addition of cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg and honey, but I like to add there lemon, slices of apple.

However, you can put any other fragrant fruits and berries – oranges, grapes, prunes, quinces. As well as spices – ginger, cardamom, black pepper. Unusual flavor is obtained if the top up a little bit of cherry juice. Prefer stronger drinks can add a glass of mulled wine brandy. There is no limit to imagination, most importantly – do not overdo it))) In order to prepare the mulled wine, take a bottle of dry red wine. And, do not take expensive wines, this is in no way affects the quality and taste coffee making. Can be simpler, of cardboard. Is fine and normal home province, the main thing that was not strong. First you need to prepare an infusion of spices. In a saucepan (preferably with a thick bottom) throw a few pieces cloves (5-7), a little grated nutmeg and cinnamon. Fill it half a glass of cold water and set on fire. Bring to a boil and boil for 2.1 minute, and then dismiss for 10 minutes to brew this. Then poured into the same pot wine, add honey to taste (for lack thereof, is fine and sugar). Send to the same half of sliced lemon (you can just squeeze juice or zest, to throw), cut in thin slices apple. (Fruits can also be put into a cup and pour at the end of mulled wine ready). This fragrant blend set on fire and heat, but (most importantly!) Do not boil! Temperature of the drink should be such that no thrust in the burned his finger. Ready to drink is poured into cups (mugs, glasses, glasses …) and enjoy! It is best if these cups (mugs, cups, glasses …) are thick-walled, then the drink will stay hot longer. And yet one, mulled wine is not just a tasty beverage, but also a wonderful tonic remedy vitamin, especially during recovery from infectious diseases. Such a classic symbiosis with pleasure.