Bishop (hot mulled port wine)
This mug comes from the Frankfurt Christmas market
I meant to post this for Gourmet Unbound‘s February round up but somehow between taxes, and school, and teaching, February 1st came and went without my even realizing it.
While in Berlin I became addicted to something known as glühwein, which means “glow wine,” an appropriate name considering the radiant effect it can have on one. You can buy it on the street for about €2 and for an extra euro they’ll add a shot of amaretto or rum. It’s a wonderful drink and economical too, it warms you up, brightens your spirits and makes the grey skies and snow seem a little less dismal.
A few weeks ago I had my old roommates over for dinner. It was a cold night and as they had braved the elements to trek out to my Brooklyn apartment I felt it was only right to have something warm and fortifying (and fortified) waiting for them. This wonderful mulled port was the answer. Simple, easy, it makes the house smell great and makes you feel even better.
Bishop
adapted from Gourmet, February 2006
All you need is a bottle of ruby port, an orange, and about 8 whole cloves. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees, stud the orange with the cloves, toss it in the oven for about an 1-1/2 hours, until brown. Toss it in a pot with the wine, heat it up (but don’t let it boil!). Serve hot.
I would strongly recommend doubling the recipe.
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You know how to treat guests! This looks like the perfect cure for a cold day.