Smoking Bishop
Servings 8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 oranges
- 2 tbsp whole cloves divided
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¾ cup water
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 whole star anise
- 3 whole allspice berries optional
- 2 slices fresh ginger
- 750 ml red wine
- 750 ml Port wine
- extra cinnamon sticks for garnish
- dried orange wheels for garnish optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Push the whole cloves into the oranges. Reserve 6-7 whole cloves for the spiced syrup. Place the whole oranges into a baking dish and bake for 45 to 50 minutes until the peel has darkened and the oranges are soft to the touch. Let cool briefly before adding to the wine.
- In a small saucepan, combine the water and sugar. Add the whole spices, reserved whole cloves, and sliced ginger. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar is completely dissolved. Turn down the heat and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and cover. Let steep for 20 - 30 minutes and then strain the syrup. Discard the spices and ginger.
- In a large, heavy bottomed pot over medium heat, add the red wine. Add roughly 3/4's of the spiced syrup and stir to combine. Heat the wine until it is hot but not boiling. Cut the oranges in half and squeeze the juice into the wine. Add the orange halves to the wine followed by the Port.
- Heat the smoking bishop until it is hot but not boiling. Taste the smoking bishop, adding more of the spiced syrup if you prefer it sweeter. Pass the wine through a fine mesh strainer to remove any orange pulp if desired. Ladle the smoking bishop into mugs to serve. Garnish with dried orange wheels and cinnamon sticks. Enjoy!