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Hypenkras: Fortified hypocras

A medieval spiced wine that was popular way up until the 1800's. This simple version of the recipe is really easy to make and quite tasty. This is a fortified version, where cognac has been added. This is also a version of doctor Henrik Smid recipe.
Course Drinks and beverages
Cuisine 19th century, Historical cooking, Medieval, Renaissance
Keyword medieval, mulled wine
Prep Time 10 minutes
Resting time 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 10 minutes
Servings 1 bottle

Ingredients

  • 1 bottle red wine
  • 200 ml cognac
  • 60 g brown sugar
  • 0,5 ts black pepper whole
  • 0,5 ts nutmeg grated
  • 1 ts ginger grated
  • 1 ts cardamom pods
  • 10 cloves whole

Recipe Notes

Source: Den Gamle By. Modified version of doctor Henrik Smid's recipe in "En skøn lystig ny Urtegaard…"; Malmø 1546 og printed Rostock 1599, page 155-56.