Vin Chaud (French Mulled Wine)
Vin chaud is a warming, mildly spiced red wine drink with a touch of Cognac, traditionally served on special occasions.
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Instructions
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Prepare a 1x5 inch strip of orange zest, carefully removing all white pith.
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Combine wine, sugar, cloves, cinnamon sticks, cardamom, and orange zest in a large saucepan.
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Heat the mixture over very low heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves and steam rises; do not allow it to boil.
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Maintain this low temperature, allowing the wine to steep with the spices for desired flavor.
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Strain the mulled wine through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean saucepan, then discard the spices.
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Cover the pan and let the vin chaud stand for 5 to 10 minutes.
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Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of Cognac to four individual warmed mugs, then ladle in the mulled wine.