Brandied White Wine Recipe - Cooking Index
This sweet nectar is best when served quite chilled, preferably after dinner.
Serves: 6 people1 | Dry white wine - (750 ml) such as | |
Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay | ||
1 cup | 198g / 7oz | Sugar |
1 | Whole clove | |
Zest from 1 lemon | ||
1/4 cup | 59ml | Brandy |
1 | Thinly-sliced lemon - (optional), for garn |
In large, nonreactive saucepan over medium heat, stir together wine, sugar, clove and lemon zest. Simmer until sugar is dissolved and mixture is heated through, 4 to 5 minutes.
Remove from heat. Strain punch; discard solids. Stir in brandy. Set punch aside to cool to room temperature.
Pour punch into large chilled pitcher, cover tightly and refrigerate at least 2 hours but not more than 24 hours, or pack pitcher in ice for at least 30 minutes.
Pour into wine glasses and garnish with lemon slices, if desired.
This recipe yields 6 (1/2-cup) servings.
Each serving: 233 calories, 7 mg sodium, 0 cholesterol, 0 fat, 33 grams carbohydrates, trace protein, 0 fiber.
Source:
The Los Angeles Times, 12-29-1999
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