Mulling it over.

  An important part of any balanced diet includes the nutritional equivalent of a dose of rest and relaxation. With the arrival of the first seasonal snow flurry in my neighbourhood for years, there need be no more reminders that 'tis truly the season to be jolly. By which I mean, pissed.

  Before I pass on my recommendation, I'll tell you about the research I did in anticipation. Though we're all pretty familiar with existence of mulled wine and cider, I realised I had no idea what the other meaning of mulling is. I knew the wine or cider had not been thought about or considered deeply, so what does it mean?

Look mummy, I'm snowing.

  Unhelpfully, all the online definitions of, 'mulled', refer to warming with spices and sugar, which is both useless, as well as inadeqate. If you know any more about where the name comes from, please let me know. Alternatively, if you fancy doing a bit of mulling, then pay attention.

​​​​​​​  Tip plenty of wine, cider or both in a large saucepan and add all sorts of festive flavours, by which I mean any or all of the ingredients on this list, (or any others you fancy); cinnamon, cloves, ginger, star anise, allspice, nutmeg, sugar, (or whatever sweetener you prefer), brandy, cointreau, sherry, calvados, orange juice, cranberry juice etc. Don't bother with the stupid sachets, they're a rip off aimed at the brain dead and unadventurous. 

  I'm pretty sure you get the idea but if you're not sure, just make sure you keep tasting and adjusting before finding a taste you like, and heating it gently then swigging it down like this is the last drink you'll be getting before you walk across the Kalahari dessert at midday. Follow these instructions carefully and you'll feel both rested and relaxed, as you fully deserve.

Kirk out

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