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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Sometimes there’s nothing better than curling up with a delicious hot cuppa during winter. Here’s how to make your own sweet mocha Milo.

SERVES 4 // COOKING TIME 20 min

INGREDIENTS
For the Milo
1 tbsp cornflour
1 tbsp cold water
2 tbsp boiling water
4 tbsp Milo
4 cups milk
¼ cup strong black coffee
½ cup cream
⅓  cup grated
Milo chocolate bar
For the coffee condensed milk
1 tsp instant coffee
1 tsp boiling water
½ cup condensed milk

METHOD
For the Milo
1. In a pot, mix together the cornflour and cold water. Then add the boiling water and Milo and mix again until well combined. Add the milk and coffee and stir until combined.
2. Place the pot over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Whisk continuously, until heated through and thickened.
3. Remove from the heat and add the cream and grated Milo chocolate. Mix until melted through.
For the coffee condensed milk
1. Dissolve the coffee in the water and add the condensed milk. Mix well.
To serve
1. Add the coffee condensed milk to the Milo and top with whipped cream and a sprinkling of Milo.

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

Keen to try more tasty concoctions? Our date and coconut hot chocolate won’t disappoint!

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Still looking for the perfect cocktail to take you through the colder months? We recommend giving this rum on the rocks a try for a spirit that is sure to warm you up.

MAKES 2 // COOKING TIME 10 min

INGREDIENTS
½ cup blackberries
2 tbsp brown sugar
¼ cup dark rum
Handful basil
Crushed ice, to top

METHOD
1. Divide the blackberries between 2 glasses and stir 1 tbsp sugar into each.
2. Divide the rum and basil between the glasses and stir well, until fully combined.
3. Fill the glasses with ice and garnish with extra berries and basil.

Recipe & styling: Chiara Turilli
Photography: Samantha Pinto // HMimages.co.za

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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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