10/12/2025
Wee Christmas trivia ,
Who invented Mulled Wine ????
Answer = the Romans .
They invented it as a form of medicine to help the soldiers fight the cold and flu due to its super health benefits given by the ingredients .
So if you are having it , try making it to insure its the best ingredients and not ultra processed and loosing its healing properties .
Nothing was ever in there for taste it was all about protection . Red wine , Nutmeg , cinnamon , star anis , clove and citrus .
So if your enjoying any of this over the festive season you can smile knowing its an ancient long standing recipe with real health benefits .