Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Push the whole cloves into the oranges. Reserve 6-7 whole cloves for the spiced syrup.
- Place the whole oranges in a baking dish and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until the peel darkens and the oranges are soft.
- Let the oranges cool briefly before adding them to the wine.
Making the Spiced Syrup
- In a small saucepan, combine the water and sugar. Add the whole spices, reserved whole cloves, and sliced ginger.
- Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and cover. Let the syrup steep for 20 to 30 minutes, then strain it, discarding the spices and ginger.
Cooking
- In a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat, add the red wine.
- Add about ¾ of the spiced syrup and stir well. Heat the wine until hot, but do not let it boil.
- Cut the oranges in half, squeeze the juice into the wine, and add the orange halves.
- Pour in the Port wine, and heat everything until hot but not boiling.
- Taste the Smoking Bishop. If you want it sweeter, add more of the spiced syrup.
- If you prefer, strain the wine through a fine mesh strainer to remove any orange pulp.
- Ladle the Smoking Bishop into mugs and garnish with dried orange wheels and cinnamon sticks. Enjoy!
Notes
For a stronger flavor, let the orange cloves bake a bit longer until they caramelize slightly. Adjust the sweetness by adding more syrup based on your taste. Try substituting different spices based on your preference, like nutmeg or cardamom.
