This Valentine’s Day you might need something to take the chill out and warm up the night. Try this delicious warm wine as an after dinner drink.
A light wine such as a Pinot Noir is a good choice for the Warm Wine and Kirsch. You don't have to spend a lot on the wine and you can cut the recipe in half for two and save some for the next day.
Kirsch is a clear brandy that is distilled from cherry juice and pits. It is often used in fondue.
Serves 8
Ingredients:
Instructions:
In a large saucepan, combine the red wine with the sugar and the orange and lemon zests.
Put the spices in a tea ball or wrap up in a square piece of cheesecloth and add to the saucepan. Bring the wine to a very slow simmer over moderate heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar and continue to cook additional 20-30 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
Remove from the heat, discard the tea ball and stir in the kirsch. Ladle the spiced wine into heatproof glasses and serve at once.
Cooking Wiser:
To develop the flavors even more, the spiced wine can be kept overnight at room temperature. Reheat before serving.