Chilled Mulled Wine Delight

Warming and refreshing, this Chilled Mulled Wine Delight is the perfect drink for those transitional days when the weather swings between autumn and summer. The cocktail features the rich depth of Cognac, the zing of fresh lime, and a homemade mulled simple syrup with hints of ginger, cinnamon, clove, and cardamom. This versatile syrup can be used in various other cocktails or even to elevate non-alcoholic beverages.

Chilled Mulled Wine Delight

A refreshing and versatile cocktail with Cognac, fresh lime, and a homemade mulled simple syrup.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (5- to 6-inch) piece of ginger
  • 2 cinnamon sticks (lightly crushed)
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 4 whole black peppercorns
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 5 whole green cardamom pods (lightly crushed)
  • Ice
  • 1 1/2 ounces dry red wine (e.g., Pinot Noir, Gamay, or Grenache)
  • 1 ounce Cognac
  • 1/2 ounce sweet vermouth
  • 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice

Instructions

  1. Place a coupe glass in the freezer to chill for at least 15 minutes and up to an hour. Alternatively, fill the coupe with ice and water, stir for 30 seconds, pour out the ice and water, dry quickly, and pour in the drink into the now-chilled glass.
  2. Prepare the syrup: Grate the ginger and add it to a small saucepan with water, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and peppercorns. Simmer until fragrant, then add sugar and cardamom. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then remove from heat and let it cool. Strain through a fine mesh sieve. This makes about 1 cup. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  3. Prepare the cocktail: In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the wine, Cognac, vermouth, 1/2 ounce mulled simple syrup, and lime juice. Shake and strain into the chilled glass.