Mulled Prosecco

Name: Mulled Prosecco
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 125 g caster sugar; 2 cinnamon sticks; 4 cardamom pods, bruised; 2 whole cloves; 1 star anise; Pared zest and juice 1 orange; Pared zest 1 lemon; Prosecco, or other sparkling wine, chilled; Pared orange zest, to garnish, optional

This recipe makes a little more syrup than needed for 8 servings, but it lasts well and is perfect for drizzling into other festive cocktails, or sprucing up your G&T.

By The GH Kitchen TeamPublished: 30 October 2024

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This deeply spiced syrup transforms Prosecco into a cocktail worthy for Christmas morning!

If you're after more cocktail inspiration for the festive season, then we have you covered.

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Yields:

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Cal/Serv:

115

Ingredients

For the syrup

125 g caster sugar
2 cinnamon sticks
4 cardamom pods, bruised
2 whole cloves
1 star anise
Pared zest and juice 1 orange
Pared zest 1 lemon

To serve

Prosecco, or other sparkling wine, chilled
Pared orange zest, to garnish, optional

Directions

1. Step 1For the syrup, in a small pan gently stirring until the sugar dissolves. Increase heat and bubble for 2min, until starting to turn syrupy. Cool completely.
2. Step 2Strain through a fine sieve into a jug or jar (discard spices and zest). Measure about 1tbsp syrup into each of 8 Champagne fl utes and top up with chilled fizz. Garnish with orange zest, if using, and serve.

GET AHEAD

Store cooled syrup in a sealed jar or bottle in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Complete recipe to serve.