Mulled ale

This warming mulled ale recipe is the perfect Christmas drink

Published: December 1, 2018 at 11:18 am

Mulled ale has the reputation of being a drink more commonly served to the poor with mulled wine favoured by the rich.

In Britain and other beer drinking countries, warming the ale and sweetening it with sugar and or honey was thought to be more beneficial to the health.

Again, spices likely masked some pretty rough beer making the end drink more palatable than its original form. A shot of something stronger, whatever spirit to hand, but mostly rum or brandy, mulled ale then takes the name of a flip. Flips were popular on both sides of the Atlantic, associated as they were with sailors and much raucous, seafaring revelry.

Ingredients

  • 1l Golden ale
  • 100g Honey
  • 1 Cinnamon stick
  • 4 Cloves
  • 1 Whole nutmeg, freshly grated
  • The peel of 1 lemon with no white pith (un-waxed are best, if possible)
  • Salt
  • 60ml Brandy, rum or whiskey (optional)

Method

  • Step 1

    Bring to a simmer quickly then remove from the heat and add the brandy if using. Ensure you don’t leave the pan on the heat for too long, as this will alter the flavour of the ale.  

  • Step 2

    Leave for a few minutes to cool slightly then pass through a fine sieve, then add a bit more grated nutmeg to taste.

  • Step 3

    Serve in warmed glasses.

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