17th Century Mulled Wine Recipe

Mulled wines were once known as  Ypocras or Hipocris, in honor of Hippocrates, the ancient Greek physician, because they were thought to be healthy.

Here is a 17^th century recipe for Ypocras (mulled wine), using red wine.  It is from the book The Accomplisht Cook, which was written by Robert May in 1660.

• One gallon of wine
• Three oz. cinnamon
• Two oz. sliced ginger
• One quarter oz. cloves
• One oz. mace
• Twenty peppercorns
• One oz. nutmeg
• Three pounds sugar
• Two quarts cream

Directions

Pour ingredients into a large pot and heat slowly. Serve warm.

This mulled wine may also be served cool after settling for a few days.