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Original poster

To be drinking Lidl mulled wine in October?

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TooManyDicksOnTheDancefloor · 27/10/2013 15:46

DH thinks I am, I say, if it's in the shops, it's time to drink it! It certainly makes cleaning a more pleasurable experience.

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LindyHemming · 27/10/2013 15:48

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louwn · 27/10/2013 15:50

My MIL said yesterday that the mulled wine season starts when the clocks go back. I'm inclined to agree!

Sparklingbrook · 27/10/2013 15:51

YABU. Warm wine? Sad

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TooManyDicksOnTheDancefloor · 27/10/2013 16:08

I'll never get fed up of warm spicy wine, Mmm. I don't half fancy a mince pie now though. Smile

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Trills · 27/10/2013 16:08

Mulled wine is not Christmassy, it is Wintery.

And the weather is rather wintery right now!

Sparklingbrook · 27/10/2013 16:12

I may put it on my list and see if I can get into the warm wine. Smile

fanjofarrow · 27/10/2013 16:13

Nah, enjoy! Especially in this weather.

HazeltheMcWitch · 27/10/2013 16:16

Sparkling - you're right, of course, and warm wine is quite quite wrong.
So try this ---> www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/hotbutteredrum_87636 by the lovely Wayne Collins.

Sparklingbrook · 27/10/2013 16:20

Ooh Hazel what does that taste like? Butter in me alcohol? Shock

penguinplease · 27/10/2013 16:20

Yabu to be so late, I started in September.. I will never get bored of it, next on my list is advocaat

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TooManyDicksOnTheDancefloor · 27/10/2013 16:20

Oh wow, that sounds amazing Hazel

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HazeltheMcWitch · 27/10/2013 16:29

Er, it taste of delicious.
The butter just makes it all rich and unctuous, it's not greasy or anything.

I am going to make some tonight. You know, because of the storm.

RenterNomad · 27/10/2013 16:32

Ooh, I may have to swap from the rose!

Trigglesx · 27/10/2013 16:33

Mulled wine is not Christmassy, it is Wintery.

And the weather is rather wintery right now!

I'd say that is the voice of reason. Now I'm interested in trying it. Off to Aldi's this week. Hopefully they will have some as well. Grin

CointreauVersial · 27/10/2013 16:37

My oh my, that Hot Buttered Rum sounds lush.

I just remembered I have a bottle of ready-made mulled wine somewhere (Christmas Raffle prize, I think), which would be perfect for a quick glass without all the mulling palaver.

MrsSchadenfreude · 27/10/2013 16:58

I am going to make that hot buttered rum with bourbon. If it's good with rum, it can only be better with bourbon.

SilverApples · 27/10/2013 17:00

I always start drinking mulled wine after Hallowe'en, because I try out different recipes. I've been doing it for years, and have a dozen favourites that I like equally.

DipMeInChocolate · 27/10/2013 17:03

Yanbu I've already had a bottle of the Gluhwein and 5 ofthe pack of 6 mince pies.

WholeNutt · 27/10/2013 17:11

Hot buttered rum sounds lovely...I shall rename mine butter beers :)

Rubybrazilianwax · 27/10/2013 17:13

Our local garden centre sells these delicious in alcoholic cider or just apple juice. My dc love it. I will have a look about to see if can get them online for all mumsnetters to keep you cosy

Rubybrazilianwax · 27/10/2013 17:15

Found some here the carton lasts for ages. You just add teaspoon each time. I still have some left from last year

forgetmenots · 27/10/2013 18:20

In other freezing cold countries, hot or mulled drinks are a winter thing, not a Christmas thing... I think we should all be partaking as soon as the clocks go back!

Ev1lEdna · 27/10/2013 19:59

Ach never too early. Enjoy!

hearthwitch · 27/10/2013 20:28

its halloween week. mulled wine or cider is a prerequisite