Warm your body and soul this holiday season with a delicious Mulled Winter Warmer that embodies the cozy spirit of the season. This delightful beverage is brimming with the comforting flavours of warm spices, fruits, and berry-infused teas, making it the perfect drink to sip by the fire. Whether you choose to brew it with or without alcohol, this versatile recipe allows you to create a comforting holiday drink that everyone can enjoy.
Start by selecting your favorite spiced teas, which serve as the base for this delightful winter warmer. Combine these fragrant teas with a medley of seasonal fruits, such as oranges, apples, and cranberries, along with additional aromatic spices like cinnamon, cloves, and star anise. The result is a warm, inviting blend that fills your home with a delightful aroma and sets the perfect holiday mood.
For those looking to add an extra kick, consider incorporating a splash of your favorite spirit—such as red wine, brandy, or even rum—for an indulgent twist. Simply heat the mixture gently, allowing the flavours to meld together while avoiding a rolling boil, which can diminish the fragrant spices. Serve the mulled drink in festive mugs or wine glasses, garnished with a slice of fresh fruit or a cinnamon stick for an extra touch of holiday cheer.
And don’t forget—this spiced tea blend can also be transformed into a fabulous winter fruit dessert! Use the same ingredients to create a poached fruit dish, simmering the fruits in the tea mixture until they’re tender and infused with spiced flavour. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for a deliciously comforting treat. Embrace the warmth of the season with Mulled Winter Warmers and create cherished memories with friends and family around your holiday table!
Hot Mulled Winter Warmers
Hot Mulled Winter WarmersUPDATED NOVEMBER 2ND, 2024
INGREDIENTS
• 3 heaped teaspoons of Culinary Blossom holiday tea
Holiday Spice Blackberry Wine OR Mulled Cranberry Spice Tea OR Holiday Iced Sleigh Ride are delicious choices
• 2 ½ cups pure filtered water
• Honey or sweetener of choice, to taste
GARNISH
• Fresh orange slices and cinnamon stir stick
• Optional: Red wine if using Holiday Spiced Blackberry Wine
• Optional: Brandy or spirits of choice if using Mulled Cranberry Spice Tea
• Optional: White wine if using Holiday Iced Sleigh Ride
INSTRUCTIONS
• In a sauce pot on stove bring water to a boil
• Remove from heat and add in 3 teaspoons of your choice of tea
• Cover and steep 5 minutes
• Strain and put sauce pot back on the stove. Heat to desired temperature (DO NOT ALLOW TO BOIL) and add spirits if using. Add sweetener if desired.
TO SERVE
Pour into glass mugs, garnish with cinnamon stick and orange slice – enjoy!
SERVINGS
Makes 2 servings
RECIPE FOR SPICED POACHED PEARS
TIPS
Mulling tea makes a delicious broth for poaching fresh pears or dried winter fruits (plums, cherries, figs) into luscious desserts. 
HOW TO:
• Make a triple strength brew of tea (3 teaspoons of tea per 1 cup of water)
• For each cup of liquid sweeten to taste with 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup AND 1 tablespoon of brown sugar
• Add wine or spirits if using
• Poach fresh or dried fruits as per your recipe.
• If using dried fruits, cool in poaching liquid. If using fresh pears remove from liquid and cool separately.
• Optional: Poaching liquid can be reduced by half, cooled and drizzled over dessert.
• Serve with a dollop of freshly whipped vanilla scented cream and a pinch of cinnamon. Heavenly!
