By Debbie Etsell

In a new twist on a winter classic, I present this warming mulled white wine. With flavours of honey and ginger and spice, it is sure to be a new seasonal favourite.

Ingredients 

• 750-ml bottle of aromatic white wine (Singletree’s Siggy goes well)
• 1 ½ cups white cranberry juice or apple juice
• 1 orange
• 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled
• 2 tablespoons honey (or to taste)
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 4 star anise
• 5 to 8 cloves
• 2 cardamom pods, crushed a little
• Optional: 75-ml bottle of brandy

Instructions 

1. Cut the orange and ginger into slices. Place in a Crock Pot or saucepan.
2. Add the wine, honey, juice, and spices.
3. Warm mixture until it is very warm, but do not bring it to a boil.
4. Add optional brandy before serving.

Debbie Etsell is the owner of Abbotsford’s Singletree Winery.