Cozy Up with Classic Smoking Bishop Mulled Wine Delight

This Smoking Bishop mulled wine is a cozy Victorian drink that combines rich red wine, sweet Port, roasted oranges, and festive spices.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 50

Total Time 1 5

Servings: 8 mugs

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Victorian

Calories: 210

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Roasted Oranges

2 pieces Oranges Ripe and whole
10 pieces Whole Cloves Plus 6-7 for spiced syrup

For the Spiced Syrup

1/2 cup Sugar Consider honey for a twist
1 cup Water For syrup
2 pieces Cinnamon Sticks Alternative: ground cinnamon
2 pieces Star Anise Omit if preferred simpler
6 pieces Allspice Berries Optional; substitute ground allspice
1 inch Fresh Ginger Peeled and sliced

For the Wines

750 ml Red Wine Good-quality for best taste
750 ml Port Wine Sherry may be substituted

For Garnishing

8 pieces Extra Garnishes Cinnamon sticks and dried orange wheels

Equipment

baking dish
saucepan
Large pot

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Smoking Bishop

Preheat your oven to 400°F.
Push whole cloves into the skin of the two oranges, reserving 6-7 for the spiced syrup.
Roast the prepared oranges in a baking dish for 45-50 minutes.
Combine 1 cup of water and 1/2 cup of sugar in a saucepan with the spices, bringing it to a boil and then simmering.
In a large pot, combine 750 ml red wine and 3/4 of your spiced syrup, gently heating.
Squeeze the juice from the roasted oranges into the pot, adding the halves and 750 ml of Port wine.
Heat the mixture gently once more, adjusting sweetness with remaining syrup if desired.
Strain the mixture if desired, then ladle it into mugs and garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mugCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 0.5gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Serve hot and enjoy the cozy atmosphere it creates. Adjust sweetness as per taste.

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