Basic Mulling Spice

Ingredients

  • 6 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 small whole nutmeg
  • ½ cup (60 g/2.1 oz) whole cloves
  • ½ cup (60 g/2.1 oz) whole allspice
  • Grated peel of 1 whole orange
Basic Mulling Spice

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Procedure

  1. Place whole cinnamon sticks and nutmeg in a large ziplock bag.
  2. Use a hammer to crush the spices into rough chips.
  3. Combine the chips with cloves and allspice.
  4. Store in an airtight container.

Use

To make spiced wine or cider:

  1. Add 2 tablespoons of the spice mixture to 4 cups (1 L/1.1 US qt) of wine or cider.
  2. Add peel of 1 fresh orange.
  3. Simmer slowly over medium heat for 5–10 minutes.
  4. Strain liquid; serve hot wine or cider in mugs.