Aldi's perfect mulled wine recipe for this festive season

I don't know about you, but I love this time of year for its festive food and drinks but one recipe in particular always gets me feeling super festive. Mulled wine is a staple in the winter months, whether you love or hate red wine there is something about that hot beverage that gets you feeling extra warm inside.

Well, for those who are as excited as me to get their hands on the hot alcoholic beverage Aldi is now selling 1L bottles of mulled wine, also known as spiced wine or Glühwein for just £5.99. Or, for those who are wanting to make their own this winter then you can buy all the ingredients you need from Aldi at a bargain price.

Whether your buying Aldi's mulled wine or if you are taking on the challenge of making your own, this is the perfect way to impress any guests over the festive months.

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Here is a list of everything you need to make the perfect brandy mulled wine from Aldi with zesty orange rind, sugar and mixed spice. The recipe serves six people and is ready within 5 minutes.

Ingredients

150ml Napoleon Brandy

75cl bottle Red Wine (Shiraz works well)

2 large Oranges

35g Demerara Sugar

1 heaped tsp Mixed Spice

Method

Firstly, cut the rind from the oranges, removing any white pith and then you will need to juice the oranges.

Next, put the orange juice and rind, and all the other ingredients into a medium sized pan and gently heat to melt the sugar.

Simmer for 15 minutes and serve with an orange slice and enjoy!