Honey Mulled Wine

Nothing says "here comes Santa Clause" like a jolly cup of mulled wine. I used to not like mulled wine, but I have found that the secret is adding enough honey to take away the tartness. 
Orange Grove Chandler Honey raw Canadian honey with a glass of mulled wine, garnished with an orange zest and cinnamon stick
Ingredients:
  • 250g of Orange Grove Chandler Honey
  • 1 bottle of a full-bodied red wine. I like using Pinot Noir, but feel free to use whatever you like drinking normally at room temperature. 
  • 3/4 cup of water

Optional in whatever combination you prefer:

  • whole black peppercorns
  • cinnamon stick
  • cloves
  • star anise
  • cardamom pods
  • allspice berries
  • orange zest
  • brandy

Orange Grove Chandler Honey raw Canadian honey with a glass of mulled wine, garnished with an orange zest and cinnamon stick

Instructions:

Combine all ingredients in a pot and slowly bring to a hot (but not boiling) temperature on the stove. Strain out any floating spices.

Serve with a cinnamon stick and orange zest to garnish. 

 

Orange Grove Chandler Honey raw Canadian honey with a glass of mulled wine, garnished with an orange zest and cinnamon stick