November 4, 2015
ALSATIAN MULLED WHITE WINE
Hummmmm, it smells Christmas around the corner : the spices, the hot beverages… I have discovered this version in Germany (near Leipzig), during a music festival. I loved it so much that I asked for the recipe. The guy told me that it was Alsatian, ok then… This version with white Alsatian wine is so much lighter than the regular one…. Careful though… I called it express because I noticed that many of my friends when I proposed to make this mulled wine, did not have all the spices. In France we have a magic little bottle called “4 épices ” (a blend of 4 spices : cloves, nutmeg, ginger and ground pepper), which is absolutely perfect. No need to look for hours for your spices, they are all grounded in one little bottle!!!
Riesling was born in the German Rhineland and is considered to be THE Rhine grape. Its culture is said to be back to the Roman time of occupation (no less…). In fact, it’s during the Charlemagne reign in 843 that Louis II The Germain, planted the aromatic Gentil along the Rhine. The Alsatian Riesling on the other hand, appeared around the 15th century… Enjoy with moderation of course…
ALSATIAN MULLED WHITE WINE
Serves 4
1 bottle German or Alsatian Riesling
1 generous tbsp ground mixed spices
1 orange cut in slices
1 lemon cut in slices
20 cl water
Honey or agave syrup to serve
In a saucepan, gently heat the wine. DO NOT ALLOW it to boil…
Add the orange, lemon, spices and water.
Combine well.
Cover, let simmer and infused under a very low heat for 20 minutes.
Strain and serve in a hot proof glass with one tsp of honey…
Vin blanc chaud Alsacien
Pour 4 personnes
1 bouteille de Riesling
1 orange coupée en rondelles
1 citron coupé en rondelles
1 généreuse cuil. à soupe de 4 épices
20 cl d’eau
Du miel ou du sirop d’agave
Réchauffez gentiment le vin dans une casserole. Attention, celui-ci ne doit pas bouillir !!!
Ajoutez orange, citron, les épices et l’eau.
Remuez bien le tout.
Couvrez et laissez infuser sur feu très doux pendant 20 minutes.
Filtrez et servez dans des verres résistants à la chaleur avec 1 cuil. à soupe de miel.
Consommez avec modération !
