Get it YULEd Wine like Mulled Wine? lol. I'm so clever. right? RIGHT?
Well, I'm waiting for my brother in law to come up with a clever name for it, but this recipe is inspired by Frugally Sustainable's Yule Brew. Which is almost exactly the same, except mine has cider because, 1. I had some extra, 2. I accidentally bought a more dry wine blend, and needed it to be sweeter. We had so much fun making it and drinking it I thought I'd share it. {plus this way I can find it next year!} Here's the recipe:
2 bottles red wine
2 cups brandy
1 8oz jar of organic apple juice
2 organic oranges, thin sliced {we used some from our tree}
1 finger length fresh ginger root, sliced
6 (sweet) cinnamon sticks
2 organic oranges, thin sliced {we used some from our tree}
1 finger length fresh ginger root, sliced
6 (sweet) cinnamon sticks
10 whole cloves
10 whole cardamom pods
3-4 whole star anise
3-4 bay leaves
2 large spoonfuls of dried elderberries
10 whole cardamom pods
3-4 whole star anise
3-4 bay leaves
2 large spoonfuls of dried elderberries
1/2 cup organic raw honey
On Winter Solstice {or Yule} combine all ingredients in large pot on stove top, {or in crock-pot} on low, allow to steep 4-6 hours on low heat. Stir occasionally, do not boil.
Enjoy with family and friends. This recipe makes a lot {which is great because it's meant to be enjoyed with your tribe}, so if you have a lot left over you can pour the liquid into a ball jar, and refrigerate, should last up to one week in fridge, when strained.
On Winter Solstice {or Yule} combine all ingredients in large pot on stove top, {or in crock-pot} on low, allow to steep 4-6 hours on low heat. Stir occasionally, do not boil.
thin orange slices from our very own orange tree {interesting they look more like oranges though, more water? or plant food? open to suggestions}
Kids love to help, even if they can't drink it! {we made spiced apple cider for them to enjoy}
Sonja's favorite thing ever is cinnamon! I order huge bags in bulk from Mountain Rose and we use them in everything!
lots of cloves, which are full of antioxidants.
all those elderberries act like a natural cough medicine in this brew, boosting immune support and drying the sinuses.
Enjoy with family and friends. This recipe makes a lot {which is great because it's meant to be enjoyed with your tribe}, so if you have a lot left over you can pour the liquid into a ball jar, and refrigerate, should last up to one week in fridge, when strained.
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