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Our 10 favourite festive hot drinks

Whether you fancy cosying up on the sofa while watching a film or warming up after a winter walk, these festive hot drinks are sure to keep you feeling snug throughout this festive season.

Mulled vermouth
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Mulled vermouth

For a Christmas cocktail that's sure to warm you up on cosy nights in, try classic mulled wine with an aromatic vermouth twist. With sweet orange juice, winter spices, fresh fruit, fragrant vermouth and some red wine, this easy cocktail is ready in just 20 minutes, so you can sit back and enjoy the festivities.

  1. Put all the ingredients, except the rosemary, in a saucepan. Slowly bring to the boil, then boil for 1 min. Reduce the heat; simmer for 15 mins.
  2. Ladle into mugs or heatproof glasses. Garnish with the rosemary and a cinnamon stick, if you like.

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  • Ingredients
  • 75cl bottle red wine
  • 160g caster sugar
  • 300ml extra-dry vermouth
  • 50ml freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 2 star anise
  • 1 cinnamon stick, plus extra to garnish (optional)
  • 4 cloves
  • 3 satsumas, thinly sliced
  • 1 pear, cored and thinly sliced
  • rosemary sprigs, to garnish