Recreating the 14th-century spiced wine known as Hippocras
In short: Discover the medieval art of Hippocras, a spiced wine recipe sourced from the 14th-century manuscript The Forme of Cury. This guide demonstrates how to blend exotic spices into a modern preparation that remains a versatile drink for any season.
Hippocras was a sophisticated beverage in the 14th century, requiring a complex array of aromatics. The original recipe from The Forme of Cury calls for a precise blend including cinnamon, ginger, spikenard, galangal, cloves, long pepper, nutmeg, marjoram, cardamom, and grains of paradise.
While the historical ingredient list is extensive, modern home preparation simplifies the process using two bottles of wine infused with cinnamon, ginger, spikenard root, grains of paradise, and ground cinnamon. After steeping for one to two days, the mixture is filtered, resulting in a spiced wine that can be enjoyed warm, cold, or at room temperature.
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