Hot mulled winter punch recipe

Make the party swing with this delicious warming winter punch recipe.

Serves 6

Ready in 25 minutes

• 18 cloves
• 6 large strips of orange zest
• 1 bottle of red wine, such as claret
• Pared zest of 1 lemon
• 3 tbsp Billington's Demerara Sugar
• 5cm cinnamon stick
• 15g ginger, thinly sliced and bruised
• 2 tbsp orange-flavoured liqueur, such as Grand Marnier or Cointreau

How to make hot mulled winter punch

1. Push 3 cloves into each strip of orange.

2. Mix the clove-studded orange strips and all the other ingredients together in a large pan. Half fill the wine bottle with water and add to the pan or add 375ml water. Bring up to simmering point on the hob. Barely simmer for 15-20 minutes - do not let it boil or all the alcohol will evaporate. Serve in slightly warmed, heatproof cups or glasses.

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