Mulled Red Wine with Mānuka

There is nothing like a Mānuka honey mulled wine to get you into the christmas cheer. The perfect winter warm with the benefits of Mānuka honey - who said you could only have it by the spoonful!

Have your daily dose of Mānuka Honey the fun way - enjoy the festive season and boost your immunity too with red wine & Mānuka mulled wine. 

 Ingredients:

1 (750ml) bottle of zinfandel, pinot noir, or other full-bodied robust red wine that you enjoy drinking
3/4 cup of water
3/4 cup of Mānuka Honey
15 whole black peppercorns
1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick, plus extra (optional) for serving
1 star anise (or a couple cardamom pods or allspice berries)
Thin peels of lemon zest for garnish

Method: 

1. Combine the wine, water, Mānuka honey, peppercorns, cinnamon stick, and any other spices you are using in a 2-quart saucepan.
If you are unsure about the sweetness level, start with less honey and add more to taste.

2. Warm over medium-low heat until steamy and lightly simmering.

3. Serve: Strain into glass mugs. Serve with a thin strip of lemon zest and a bit of cinnamon stick.