Notes of citrus and warm spice are the basis for this hot winter beverage. Enjoy your glühwein toddies curled as a late night-warmer before bed.

SERVES 6 // COOKING TIME 25 min

INGREDIENTS
2 bottles red wine
2 cups water
½ cup honey
Juice of 4 lemons
8 cloves
4 cardamom pods
2 cinnamon sticks
2 star anise pods
½ orange, sliced

METHOD
1. Add the wine, water, honey and lemon juice to a large pot over low heat. Stir until heated through and the honey is dissolved.
2. Add the spices and simmer gently for 15–20 minutes, until fragrant.
3. Pass through a sieve to remove the spices and return to the stove to heat through.
4. Drop an orange slice into the bottom of each of your six glasses and pour the glühwein over. Serve immediately.

Recipe & styling: Kate Turner
Photography: Andreas Eiselen // HMimages.co.za

For some more traditional, try this original hot toddy.

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Seeking some warm comfort this winter? This mulled white wine is perfect for celebrating special occasions and family lunches.

SERVES 6 // COOKING TIME 30 min

INGREDIENTS
1¼ cups sugar
Zest and peel of 1 orange
3 star anise pods
5 cloves
5 cm ginger, sliced
750 ml white wine

METHOD
1. Add all the ingredients, except the wine, to a heavy-based pot.
2. Heat gently until the sugar has dissolved, then bring to a boil.
3. Remove from the heat and whisk in the wine. Set aside to mull for 20 minutes. Remove the peel and spices.
4. When ready to serve, reheat the mulled wine, without boiling.

Recipe & styling: Amerae Vercueil
Photography: Andreas Eiselen // HMimages.co.za

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They knew how to winter back in the good old days and our online manager, Roxy, developed this medieval mulled wine and it has been enjoyed on many a wintry weekend evening in her home. So grab your favourite bottle of red, some vitamin C-packed citrus and your spices, and you’re good to go.

SERVES 4 // COOKING TIME 1 hour

INGREDIENTS
750 ml red wine
1 orange
750 ml orange juice
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp ground nutmeg
1 tbsp ground ginger
3 tbsp honey
60 ml sugar
Juice of 1 lemon

METHOD
1. Place the wine in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
2. Pierce the orange a few times with a fork, then cut it in half. Add it to the wine.
3. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer for 5 minutes, constantly stirring with a whisk. Do not let the wine boil.
4. Reduce the heat and keep the wine just below a simmer for 45 minutes.
5. Ladle your glühwein into mugs and serve hot.

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