It is pleasant for everyone to warm up with a mug of warming mulled wine with ginger on a cool day, especially if it is prepared by yourself.
The recipe for the first mulled wine appeared in ancient Rome, where the wine was not heated, but only spices were placed. Hot wine was first tasted in the Middle Ages, by the inhabitants of Northern Europe, who added only one spice - galangal, a root that resembled ginger in taste and appearance. The tradition of selling mulled wine at Christmas markets dates back to the 18th century and still exists in Europe today. And the drink received the greatest popularity in European countries, which cannot boast of a warm climate. These are Scandinavia, Great Britain, Austria and Germany.
The benefits of mulled wine with ginger
Nobody argues that mulled wine is useful. Any red wine is an excellent antiseptic that has an antimicrobial effect, filling the body with vitamins, microelements and amino acids.
Mulled wine is an excellent remedy for bronchitis, flu, pneumonia, as a preventive measure after hypothermia and colds. The drink is recommended to be consumed in case of physical and mental exhaustion, to recuperate after infectious diseases, to increase the level of interferon in the blood, to strengthen and raise immunity. Mulled wine kills viruses and warms.
The recipe for homemade mulled wine includes many different spices, which have a considerable bouquet of positive properties. For example:
- Cinnamon is considered not only a great antioxidant, but also has a warming effect, kills Helicobacter bacteria and some types of fungi, and has a beneficial effect on brain function.
- The aromas of fragrant herbs, cinnamon and cloves soothe, give a feeling of comfort and warmth.
- Nutmeg strengthens the nervous and immune systems and is useful for colds and depression.
- The aroma of vanilla stimulates the muscles of the heart and removes irritation.
- Cardamom, ginger, black pepper, curry, turmeric - have warming and tonic properties and improve blood circulation.
- And if the drink contains oranges, lemons or black chokeberry, which are considered good antioxidants, then you can significantly increase the level of vitamin C.
Dangerous properties of ginger mulled wine
Since mulled wine contains alcohol, you shouldn't drink more than 2 glasses per evening. In addition, a large amount of hot wine can cause headaches, and a large amount of spices - an upset stomach. It is also not advised to drink mulled wine for children under 18, pregnant and lactating women, as well as people while driving. Also for those taking any medications.
- Caloric content per 100 g - 65 kcal.
- Servings - 5 glasses
- Cooking time - 50 minutes
Ingredients:
- Red wine (semi-dry and dry) - 1 liter
- Orange - 2 wedges
- Lemon - 1/4
- Apple - 1/2 pc.
- Ginger root - 1.5 cm.
- Allspice peas - 4 pcs.
- Carnation - 1 bud
- Cinnamon stick - 1 pc.
- Sugar or honey - to taste and as desired
Cooking mulled wine with ginger
1. Pour red wine into a saucepan in which it will be convenient to heat it on the stove. Put a cinnamon stick, allspice peas and a clove bud to it.
2. Peel and cut the ginger root into 2 pieces.
3. Wash the apple, cut off half of it, which you can divide into parts.
4. Wash the lemon and cut off - pieces.
5. Wash the orange and cut 2 slices from it.
6. Place the apple and citrus fruits (orange and lemon) in a pot of wine. You can also add honey or sugar if you wish.
7. Place the saucepan on the stove and heat the wine to 70–80 degrees over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Then turn off the heat and leave the drink for 30-40 minutes. For infusion, you can use a thermos. Then strain the drink and the mulled wine with ginger is ready!
Video recipe - how to make mulled wine + children's version with juice:
