It reminds her of a mulled wine.
For something sweeter, says Jane Peyton, author ofSchool of Booze, check out Aspall’s Premier Cru.
Ginger may help prevent cancer by halting abnormal cell growth.
(We’ll take two!)
Add a little flair with a sugared rim or edible gold leaf flakes.
Nicely full-bodied, with well-coated tannins and a lingering aftertaste of licorice and black olives.
Pair it with:Comfort food such as braised stews.
Smooth, rich, malty and mild, with a bit of a bitter finish.
Recipe:Bring one bottle of full-bodied red wine to boil.
Remove from heat, add in 1 cup Aquavit.
Stir, and remove spices.
It offers “a rich, round and buttery pour without being too heavy,” says Alpana Singh.
Fuller’s bottle-conditioned beers mature as they age, but the 2012 bottling is already flavorful.
Get your fancy on and serve it in a brandy glass.
Heat to boil, lower heat and let simmer 15-20 mins.
Transfer to crock pot to keep warm if desired.
Pair it with:Gingerbread cookies
