#holidaypairing

Indulge in the cozy flavors of mulled wine paired perfectly with a delightful cheese platter. This festive combination is sure to elevate any holiday gathering with its warm spices and rich cheese selections.

Ingredients: 1 bottle Let's Get Lit Wine Glass/ Christmas Wine Glass/ by SparkleandWine. 1 orange, sliced. 8 whole cloves. 2 cinnamon sticks. 1/4 cup honey. 1/4 cup brandy. Assorted cheeses such as brie, cheddar, and gouda. Assorted crackers. Assorted nuts and dried fruits.

Instructions: Put orange slices, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and honey in a large pot. Add the Let's Get Lit Wine Glass/Christmas Wine Glass by SparkleandWine. It will take about 10 minutes of cooking on medium-low heat until the mixture starts to simmer. Turn down the heat and add the brandy. Let it cook for five more minutes. Take the mulled wine off the heat and strain it into glasses. Put different kinds of cheese, crackers, nuts, and dried fruits on a platter. Put the cheese platter out and serve the mulled wine next to it.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Enjoy the comfort and warmth of the holiday season with this festive food and wine pairing. The rich flavors of the mulled wine go well with the creamy brie cheese and crunchy baguette slices. The seasonal twist from the cranberries and spices makes the dish even better.

Ingredients: 1 bottle of red wine such as Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot. 1 cup of cranberries. 1 orange. 1 tablespoon of honey. 1 cinnamon stick. 1 star anise. 8 ounces of brie cheese. 1 French baguette, sliced and toasted. 1/2 cup of mixed nuts such as almonds, walnuts, and pecans. 1/4 cup of honey.

Instructions: In a saucepan, combine the red wine, cranberries, zest of half the orange, honey, cinnamon stick, and star anise. Simmer over low heat for 15-20 minutes, until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat and let cool. Slice the brie cheese and arrange it on a serving platter with the toasted baguette slices. Drizzle the brie with honey and sprinkle with mixed nuts. Serve the warm mulled wine alongside the brie and baguette slices. Garnish the mulled wine with orange slices for an extra festive touch.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes