As the crisp winter winds weave through the city, there’s nothing quite like cradling a steaming mug of mulled wine in your hands. Mulled wine, with its aromatic blend of spices and rich, velvety notes, has long been cherished as a winter elixir, a beverage that transforms chilly evenings into cosy gatherings. Mukesh Kumar, Restaurant Manager, Captain’s Cellar, Taj Mahal, shows us the endless possibilities of preparing mulled wine with recipes that promise to elevate your experience. His culinary prowess and passion for creating exceptional flavours make these mulled wine recipes a must-try for anyone seeking to add a touch of magic to their winter evenings.
Classic Mulled Wine
Ingredients:
• Merlot
• Vodka / Brandy (Optional)
• 5 Cloves
• 3 Black Cardamom
• 3 Star Anise
• 2 Cinnamon
• Nutmeg
• Dehydrated Ginger
• 5-6 Black Pepper
• 1 Bar Spoon Honey
Preparation:
• In a vacuum sealed bag put all the spices and wine except the brandy and honey and seal the bag.
• Put in a sous vide at 65 degree Celsius for about 3 hours.
• Once ready, pour some honey in a wine glass along with some grated nutmeg and pour the wine in it.
• To add a hit of alcohol, pour in 20ml vodka or brandy.
• Garnish with an orange slice and star anise
The Kashmiri Mulled Wine
Ingredients:
• Merlot Wine
• 30ml Vodka / Brandy (Optional)
• 100-150ml Saffron Infuse Water
• 5cloves
• 10gm Crushed Almonds
• 3tbsp Dried Rose Petals
• 2 Sticks Cinnamon
• 2-3 White Pepper
• 2-3star Anise
• 4-6 Saffron Strands
• 5gms Fenugreek
• 3 Green Cardamom
• 1 Orange Peel
• 1 Bar Spoon Saffron Honey
Preparation:
• In a pot infuse 2-3 strand of saffron in 150ml hot water then in a vacuum bag add the water and rest of ingredients expect honey and brandy/vodka
• Seal the bag and sous vide it for 3.5 hours at a temp of 68 degree Celsius
• Once ready pour some saffron honey in a wine glass and pour the wine in glass and
• Add vodka or brandy if needed
• Garnish with orange slice and star anise in gold varq
The Fruity Mulled Wine
Ingredients:
• Merlot Wine
• 30mlvodka / Brandy (Optional)
• 2 Orange Peels
• 2 Lemon Peels
• 4-5 Slices Dehydrated Apples (Green)
• 2-3 Slices Fresh Red Apples
• 5-6 Chopped Blueberry
• 4-5 Cloves
• Grated Nutmeg
• 3 Green Cardamom
• 1 Bar Spoon Date Honey
• 2 Black Cardamom
Preparation
• In a vacuum bag add the water and rest of ingredients expect honey
• Add brandy/vodka and seal the bag and sous vide it for 3.5 hours at a temp of 68 degree Celsius
• Once ready pour some date honey in a wine glass and pour the wine in glass
• Add vodka or brandy if needed
• Garnish with orange slice and lemon slice
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