Spiced Orange Mulling Syrup Recipe

Introduction

This mulling syrup is a perfect base for creating warm, spiced drinks during the colder months. Infused with aromatic spices and citrus, it brings comforting flavor to red wine or cider with minimal effort.

Ingredients

• 250g caster or granulated sugar
• 2 oranges, halved
• 6 whole cloves
• 6 whole allspice
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• ¼ nutmeg, freshly grated
• Small piece ginger, sliced
• 1 litre water

Instructions

1. Step 1: Place all ingredients except water into a saucepan, add 1 litre of water, and slowly bring to a simmer. Stir to fully dissolve the sugar.
2. Step 2: Reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer gently for 20 minutes to infuse the flavors.
3. Step 3: Remove from heat and allow the syrup to cool, then strain through a very fine sieve to remove solids.
4. Step 4: Sterilize bottles by washing with hot soapy water, rinsing thoroughly, and drying in a warm oven.
5. Step 5: Rewarm the syrup until just hot and pour it into the sterilized bottles. Seal them while still warm.
6. Step 6: Add labels with serving instructions: heat 400ml syrup with 750ml red wine or cider and some slices of orange or apple before serving.

Tips & Variations

• For a gift presentation, tie a few cinnamon sticks to the neck of the bottle with a ribbon and pair it with a good quality red wine.
• Try substituting apple slices for orange in the serving suggestion to vary the flavor.
• Use preserving bottles or any sterilized glass bottles to ensure the syrup stays fresh.

Storage

Store the mulling syrup in a cool, dark place for up to 3 months. Reheat gently before mixing with wine or cider. Keep sealed bottles refrigerated after opening for best freshness.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use brown sugar instead of caster sugar?

Yes, brown sugar can be used for a richer, deeper flavor, but it will slightly alter the color and sweetness of the syrup.

How long does the syrup last once opened?

Once opened, keep the syrup refrigerated and use within 2 to 3 weeks for the best flavor and safety.

Spiced Orange Mulling Syrup Recipe

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• Author: Sophie
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Yield: Approximately 1.2 liters of mulling syrup 1x

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Description

This homemade mulling syrup is a fragrant, spiced base perfect for warming up red wine or cider during the cold months. Infused with oranges, cloves, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, it offers a cozy, aromatic flavor that enhances any holiday or winter drink. Easy to make and ideal for gifting when paired with a good bottle of red wine.

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

• 250g caster or granulated sugar
• 2 oranges, halved
• 6 whole cloves
• 6 whole allspice berries
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• ¼ nutmeg, freshly grated
• small piece of ginger, sliced
• 1 litre water

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Instructions

1. Combine Ingredients: Place the sugar, orange halves, cloves, allspice, cinnamon sticks, grated nutmeg, sliced ginger, and 1 litre of water into a saucepan.
2. Simmer Syrup: Slowly bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring to ensure all the sugar dissolves completely. Once dissolved, reduce the heat and let it simmer gently for 20 minutes.
3. Cool and Strain: Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the syrup to cool. Then strain the liquid through a very fine sieve to remove all solids, leaving a clear spiced syrup.
4. Sterilize Bottles: While the syrup cools, wash your bottles thoroughly in hot soapy water, rinse well, and dry them in a warm oven to sterilize.
5. Fill Bottles: Rewarm the strained syrup until just hot, pour it into the sterilized bottles, and seal immediately to preserve freshness.
6. Serving Instructions: Before serving or gifting, label the bottles with instructions: heat 400ml of the syrup with 750ml of red wine or cider, and garnish with slices of orange or apple. The syrup can be stored in a cool, dark place for up to 3 months.

Notes

• The syrup makes a thoughtful homemade gift when tied with cinnamon sticks and paired with a bottle of good red wine.
• Use preserving bottles or any sterilized glass bottles for storing the syrup securely.
• Adjust the sweetness or spice intensity by varying sugar quantity or simmering time as desired.
• Keep the syrup refrigerated after opening to maintain freshness longer.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Category: Beverages, Syrup
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: British

Keywords: mulling syrup, spiced syrup, mulled wine base, winter drink syrup, holiday beverage, homemade syrup