Hey Mommas!! Happy Friday!! Can you believe the last weekend of October is already here?! I'm sure you all have all sorts of fun Halloween activities planned with your little ones! It's such a fun time of year! It's been an exciting week at Momma Mojito. We've been adding so, so many amazing new pieces for fall and winter. Seriously have you seen them yet?? Tees for Thanksgiving, moto leggings, tops for holiday pictures, and dresses for special occasions. Go check them out here!
Here in OKC, we got hit with a BIG cold front last night! Seriously, the wind was howling all night long. It was really kind of eerie....perfect for Halloween time!!! The cold is supposed to stick around here and we are forecast to have a cold Halloween night, so I decided I needed to come up with a new warm cocktail to cuddle up next to the fire with after all of these cold outdoor activities. I have to admit that while I have made my fair share of warm cocktails, I have never made mulled wine until now. That seems weird right?! I love cocktails, I love all things warm, I looooove wine, so why in the world have I not made mulled wine before now?! I have no earthly idea. BUT, better late than never because THIS mulled wine is fabulous. Oh so yummy and comforting. It's citrusy, sweet, luscious, and just a bit spicy. Plus, you can dress it up with all sorts of garnishes to make it look just as festive as it tastes. So here's the recipe mommas!! Hope you all have a spooktacular Halloween!! Cheers!! ;)
xx, Momma Mojito
MOMMA MOJITO'S MULLED WINE
1 Serving (Double for You and the Hubby or Multiply by 4 for a Pitcher Worth with a full Bottle of Wine!)
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of Apple Cider
- 3/4 cup of Red Wine (Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot is best)
- 1/2 tbsp of Honey
- 1-2 Whole Cloves
- 1 oz. of Fresh Orange Juice
- 1 Cinnamon Stick
- 1 Star Anise (can be found in the spice aisle)
- Zest of Half a Clementine
- Peel of Clementine for Garnish
Directions:
In a small saucepan, combine the cider, wine, honey, cloves, orange juice, cinnamon stick, star anise, and clementine zest. Bring to a light boil and simmer on low heat for 10 minutes. Remove from heat. If you'd like to remove the spices, then strain into a mug. Otherwise, pour straight into a mug and garnish with the clementine peel. Enjoy this luscious, delicious, seasonal drink immediately. Best served next to a fire. Cheers mommas!