Quentão – Brazilian Mulled Wine

Jun 08, 2023June 8, 20230 13
Quentão - Brazilian Mulled Wine Recipe
in Beverage

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup sugar
2 cinnamon sticks
2 pieces lemongrass
1 fresh pear , sliced
1 fresh peach , sliced
1 fresh apple , sliced
1 tablespoon whole cloves
1 pint water
1 bottle red wine ( Merlot , Cabernet , or Burgundy will all work )
1 1/2 ounces Cointreau liqueur
3 ounces cachaca ( rum may be substituted if you ca n't find the cachaca )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
310
Sugar
39g
Fat
0g
Quentão is a traditional Brazilian drink that is often served during the winter months. This mulled wine recipe is a delicious and aromatic blend of spices, fruit, wine and cachaca that is sure to warm you up on cold nights. Quentão is perfect for serving at parties or for enjoying with friends and family on a cozy night in.

Instructions

1.In a large pot, add the sugar, cinnamon sticks and lemongrass.
2.Next, add the sliced pear, peach, apple, whole cloves and water and stir to combine.
3.Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until all the sugar has dissolved.
4.Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes.
5.Once the fruit is soft, add the red wine and Cointreau, and stir to combine.
6.Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it cook for an additional 5-10 minutes.
7.Finally, add the cachaca and simmer for another 5 minutes.
8.Remove the pot from the heat and let the mixture cool for a few minutes before serving.
9.Serve the quentão warm in mugs, garnished with extra cinnamon sticks or a slice of fruit if desired.

PROS

A warm and fragrant drink that is perfect for cold nights.

The blend of spices and fruit gives the wine a unique flavor that is sure to impress your guests.

CONS

This recipe contains a fair amount of sugar, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.

Also, be aware that the alcohol content can sneak up on you!

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this recipe should be enjoyed in moderation, red wine does contain antioxidants that can offer health benefits when consumed in moderation.
The cinnamon in this recipe has also been linked to reducing inflammation in the body and supporting healthy blood sugar levels.

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