Mulled wine and hot punch recipes

Cassis Cold Clearer
A winter variation on the famous French classic, this is great for all the family, as it has lots of vitamin C, both in the blackcurrant and the lemon juice. For children and teetotallers, simply use water rather than white wine.

Serves 1

1 glass dry white wine (or water)
1 tbsp Crème de Cassis (alcoholic) or blackcurrant cordial
1 tbsp lemon juice
honey or sugar to taste

1. Heat ingredients together but do not boil.
2. Serve in mugs or thick wine glasses.

Hot Hoppy Beer
If you are freezing cold after a long winter walk, this will hit the spot. If available, it’s best to use an Eastern European lager as they tend to have much more flavour.

Serves 4 – 6

2 large bottles Budvar or similar
6 tbsp honey
1 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
2 egg yolks

1. Gently heat the lager, honey and nutmeg, but do not boil.
2. Beat the egg yolks in a separate bowl and mix in 4–5 tbsps of the warmed lager.
3. Slowly return all this liquid to the saucepan, stirring all the time so that the eggs do not curdle.
4. Simmer for 3–5 minutes and serve in hot toddy glasses.