DIY Mulled Wine Kits for Teachers

Tonight we elfed (yes, that is a verb!) and finished the presents for the teachers. Last day of school tomorrow. All the gifts are ready, but we will still need to get up early and make a kale salad and bake some gingerbread for D's class party. Then, they'll be officially on Winter Break! Phew.

For some I created earrings. For others I made flower arrangements in Christmas-themed mugs. And for still others we put together DIY Mulled Wine kits.

The Enthusiastic Kitchen Elf blended the spices, so I don't know the proportions. But I do know what he put in there. It smelled fabulous.

Ingredients

cinnamon sticks
star anise
whole allspice berries
dried ginger
rainbow peppercorns
green cardamom pods
white cardamom pods
whole cloves
ground black lime
Also needed: cheesecloth, cotton twine, whole oranges

Procedure
Blend all the ingredients together in a large mixing bowl, breaking up the cinnamon sticks into small pieces.

Place the spice blend into jars. Include instructions - Place 1 bottle of red wine, 2 T honey or organic granulated sugar, 1 T spice blend (tied into cheesecloth with twine), zest and juice of 1 organic orange into a large saucepan. Warm till wine begins to steam but don't let it simmer or boil. Remove from heat and let steep for 10 or 15 minutes. Rewarm before serving. Cheers!

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