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Enjoy a Delicious Taste Sensation! Ultimate Gourmet presents our unique blend of spices carefully selected for your Mulling pleasure. “Mulling” means to heat with spices, various liquids such as apple or cranberry juice, wines or ciders. Experiment with different fruit juices.
Mulled Apple, Cranberry or Cranapple Juice
Please see recipe on inside of package. Use your favorite juice or combine different juices for great flavor sensations. There is no need to add sugar because you are using natural juices.
Mulled Wine
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1 Bottle Dry Red Wine, or White Wine if preferred
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4 cups (1 liter) Apple Juice
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2 tbsp. (30 ml) of Mulling Mix or 2 Sachets
For larger crowds, this recipe can be easily doubled or tripled! Simmer, covered, over low heat, for a minimum of 20 min., the wine, apple juice and mulling spices. Do not boil. The longer the simmer time, the spicier the mulled wine becomes. Experiment with the simmering time to best suit your taste. When spicy enough, remove the spices and serve hot. Serve with a slice of lemon or cinnamon stick. Looks and tastes great!When Mulling wine, an inexpensive red or white is appropriate. Also great are homemade wines or ciders.
Scandinavian Glogg
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1 Bottle Dry Red Wine
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½ cup (125 ml) inexpensive Brandy
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½ cup (125 ml) your choice Sweet Liqueur (e.g. Black Current Cordial)
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2 cups (500 ml) Apple Juice (or more to taste)
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2 Tbsp. (30 ml) Raisins
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2 Tbsp. (30 ml) Slivered Almonds
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2 Tbsp. (30 ml) of Mulling Mix or 2 Sachets
Simmer, covered, over low heat, for a minimum of 20 min., the wine, brandy, liqueur, apple juice, raisins, almonds and mulling spices. Do not boil. The longer the simmer time, the spicier the Glogg becomes. Experiment with the simmering time to best suit your taste. When spicy enough, remove the spices and serve hot. Serve with a slice of lemon or cinnamon stick. A wonderful traditional drink!
Hot Spiced Buttered Rum
Simmer, covered, over low heat, for 15 min., the water and mulling spices. Add the rum and simmer 5 more minutes. Do not boil. The longer the simmer time, the spicier the rum mixture becomes. Experiment with the simmering time to best suit your taste. When spicy enough, remove the spices and add the butter and honey to taste. Stir to dissolve and serve hot. Serve with a slice of lemon or cinnamon stick. Great on a cold winter’s eve!
Hot Rum and Cider (Juice)
See above recipe – Substitute cider or apple juice for the water. Great tasting and very easy to prepare!
Simply Delicious Winter Punch
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4 cups (1 liter) Apple Juice
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2 cups (1/2 liter-500 ml) Cranberry Juice
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1 cup (250 ml) Rum
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2 tbsp. (30 ml) of Mulling Mix or 2 Sachets
Simmer, covered, over low heat, for a minimum of 20 min., the apple, cranberry juice and mulling spices. Do not boil. The longer the simmer time, the spicier the punch becomes. Experiment with the simmering time to best suit your taste. When spicy enough, add the rum and simmer a bit more. When desired, remove the spices and serve hot. Make sure you make enough of this one as it goes down fast, easy and real smooth.
Mulled Tea (even try Mulled Blueberry Tea)
Boil the mulling spices and water together and use the spiced water to make tea. Try different teas. If desired, for a mug of Mulled Blueberry Tea, add ½ oz. (15 ml) Grand Marnier and ½ oz. (15 ml) Amaretto. Either version is “Simply Delicious”.
Additional Helpful Hints for your Mulling Pleasure!
As well as serving any of the above listed mulled liquids as a hot relaxing beverage, serve them chilled, over ice, or with soda water. Should there be any ‘leftover’, store in the refrigerator and reheat as desired in the microwave or on the stove.- Simmer the spices in your chosen liquid for at least 20 min. Do Not Boil. The longer the simmer time, the spicier the liquid becomes. Experiment with the simmering time to best suit your taste. Remove the spices and serve hot. Wrapping the spices in cheesecloth or using a tea ball helps in removing the spices from the liquid. Floating spices are the traditional way of ‘Mulling’, just use a strainer when removing the spices.- If desired, the spices may be reused. Air dry, then store in the refrigerator between uses in an airtight container. Reuse the spices soon, otherwise discard.- Please note that all the recipes may be prepared ahead of time. Store in the refrigerator until needed. Reheat when ready to serve.- Don’t discard the used mulling spices. Double your pleasure by using them as a stove top simmering potpourri. Simmer the spices to release additional fragrance. Creates a great festive feeling!
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