Grzaniec: vinho quente polonês com especiarias, laranjas e cravos-da-índia

Ingredientes

• 1 bottle red wine; dry or semi-dry (25.4 oz, 750 ml)
• 2 oranges
• 1 lemon
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 5 cloves
• 3 star anise
• 2 tablespoons honey, can be replaced with maple or raspberry syrup
• 3 tablespoons Sherry, Port or Madeira wine; optional
• 1/4 cup (handful) fresh cranberries
• oranges, sliced into half-moons or rounds
• cinnamon sticks
• rosemary sprigs

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   Pour a whole bottle of red wine into...: Pour a whole bottle of red wine into a medium-sized pot.

2. 2

   Wash the citruses (two oranges and one lemon)...: Wash the citruses (two oranges and one lemon) thoroughly under running water. Scrub them well with a clean soft brush. Peel them all, carefully avoiding the bitter white part (the pith).

3. 3

   Add the peel into the pot. Juice the...: Add the peel into the pot. Juice the rest of the citruses, add the juice directly into the pot.

4. 4

   Add the spices: cinnamon stick, cloves and star...: Add the spices: cinnamon stick, cloves and star anise. Add the honey as well.

5. 5

   Partially cover the pot and gently warm up...: Partially cover the pot and gently warm up the mixture over medium heat. Do not bring it to boil - if it’s steaming, it’s hot enough.

6. 6

   Have a taste. Is it sweet enough? If...: Have a taste. Is it sweet enough? If not, it’s a good moment to add more honey.

7. 7

   Reduce the heat to a minimum and let...: Reduce the heat to a minimum and let the wine simmer for 30 minutes. Don’t be tempted to extend the cooking time, the flavours won’t improve. Quite the contrary: it will turn treacly and overly spiced.

8. 8

   Pour in 3 tablespoons of fortified wine (Sherry,...: Pour in 3 tablespoons of fortified wine (Sherry, Port, Madeira), stir them in. We’re adding it at the end to prevent the alcohol from evaporating completely.

9. 9

   Strain the wine and pour it into heat-resistant...: Strain the wine and pour it into heat-resistant glasses or cups.

10. 10

    Serve warm, with a garnish of your choice...: Serve warm, with a garnish of your choice (refer back to the ingredients list for some inspiration).