Festive recipe: Christmas port punch
Warm up this Christmas with a sweet take on a winter's classic
If you're a fan of mulled wine, then why not try this mulled port recipe? Perfect for the festive season, the flavours of the port will appeal to anyone with a sweet tooth. Superb served warm in front of the fireplace on a cold Christmas evening.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 2 oz port such as Taylor’s Port Fine Ruby
- 1 oz Cognac
- Slice of fresh orange
- Slice of fresh lemon
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1 star anise
- 1 cinnamon stick
Serves: 1 Difficulty: Easy Time to cook: 5 mins mins
Method
Put the sugar, lemon juice, port and cognac into a pan.
Add a slice of orange and lemon and sprinkle in some ground cloves.
Bring to a simmer.
Once heated through, pour into a mug.
Serve with one star anise and a cinnamon stick.