Dec 2025

As the days draw in and winter settles over the countryside, there’s a joy in returning to the simple comforts of home. Fire lit, tucked under a woollen blankets with something warming in hand.

This mulled honey wine is one of those cozy home joys. A slow, fragrant simmer of Sussex Sunset, lifted with citrus and winter spices, sweetened with a spoonful of local honey. It’s wonderfully simple, soothingly aromatic, and beautifully suited to those moments when the world outside feels a little too cold.

Better still, everything you need can be gathered in one click as Sussex Sunset and all other ingredients needed are available on Ocado.

Serves two (175ml each)

• 350ml Sussex Sunset Honey Wine
• 3 tsp local honey
• 1 star anise
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 cardamom pods, gently crushed
• 3 cloves
• 1 orange slice

1. Gently pour the Sussex Sunset into a pan, nestling in the spices and the slice of orange.
2. Warm over a low heat, adding the honey gradually and stirring until fully dissolved. (If you prefer a sweeter cup, feel free to add a little more to taste.)
3. Bring to at simmer keeping the heat gentle ensures the wine retains its character. Always, leave the spices to infuse for a deeper, fuller flavour.
4. Ladle into your favourite mug finish with an extra half-slice of orange if you fancy a little more citrus and enjoy immediately.

Enjoy and Merry Christmas x