Mistela
Mistela is a traditional sweet wine from Spain, often served as a dessert wine. It's made by mixing grape juice with alcohol to stop the fermentation process, preserving the natural sweetness of the grapes.
Ingredients - Serves 8
- Lemon peel - 1 strip
- Cinnamon stick - 1
- Sugar - 200 grams
- Brandy - 500 ml
- Grape juice - 1 liter
Let's Get Started
- In a large pot, combine the grape juice, brandy, sugar, cinnamon stick, and lemon peel.
- Stir the mixture over medium heat until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Once the sugar is dissolved, remove the pot from the heat and let it cool.
- After it has cooled, strain the mixture to remove the cinnamon stick and lemon peel.
- Pour the mistela into a bottle or jar and seal it tightly.
- Store the mistela in a cool, dark place for at least two weeks before serving.
- Serve chilled as a dessert wine.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Beverage
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 0g
- Carbs: 20g
- Protein: 0g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Sugar: 18g
