Mulled Wine Martini

All of the flavours of mulled wine, but in martini form!

Done in 30 minutes

Serves 1

Dish by Spencer Lengsfield

Ingredients

Red wine syrup

250mlred wine

200ggranulated sugar

1orange, sliced

2star anise

4cloves

1cinnamon stick

1vanilla pod (optional)

Martini

50mlgin

Splashvermouth

25mlred wine syrup

Cranberries, for garnish

If you’re not a fan of dirty blue cheese martinis, then this one is for you. Gin, vermouth, and a fragrant, sweet red wine syrup made with cinnamon, cloves, star anise, and orange. You could make this with vodka if you like, but the aromatic flavours of gin works really well with the mulled wine spices!

Method

Start by toasting the spices - star anise, cloves, and cinnamon. Turn off the heat, then add sugar, red wine, orange, and vanilla.

Bring to a boil, then turn down the heat and simmer for 10 minutes until glossy and it coats the spoon. Allow to cool

For the martini, add ice to a large glass. Pour over the syrup, gin, and vermouth. Stir to mix.

Strain over a chilled glass, and serve with cranberries on a cocktail stick to garnish.

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Spencer has been cooking since she got her first Easy-Bake oven at four years old, and began recipe developing professionally whilst completing her Master’s degree in 2020. Born in Los Angeles, she has an inherent love for all things Mexican, Japanese, and Korean, but is also heavily influenced by her family's Louisiana heritage. Spencer loves bright flavours, spice and fusion food. If she were a food, she'd be kimchi - versatile, spicy and funky.