Mulled wine in Quebec: the winter recipe from Carrera Café
Outside, snow covers Petit-Champlain. Inside, mulled wine steams in cups. Carrera Café has its own recipe, and it's worth the trip at minus twenty degrees.
On the agenda
Winter in Quebec is spectacular. Snow-covered ramparts, illuminated houses, icy alleys. And in this postcard setting, nothing warms better than a well-made glass of mulled wine.
At Carrera Café, mulled wine is not a seasonal obligation. It's a true preparation, made with care, changing according to arrivals and the bartender's mood.
As with espresso, mulled wine deserves full attention. The right wine, the right spices, the right temperature: too cold and you lose the aromas, too hot and you destroy them. It's a balance, like a successful pit stop.
Grand Prix Mulled Wine
Quebec red wine, cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, organic orange zest, clover honey. Slowly heated to 70 degrees, never boiled. Served in a warm earthenware cup.
The secret lies in the quality of the base wine. At Carrera, local Quebec wines are used, selected for their structure and fruit. A mediocre wine makes mediocre mulled wine: it's a rule.
Grand Prix Mulled Wine
The classic and perfect version. Quebec red wine, whole spices, orange. The menu reference.
Irish Coffee Paddock
Double espresso, Irish whiskey, brown sugar, homemade whipped cream. The great classic, executed with Carrera precision.
Hot Maple Cider
Quebec apple cider, maple syrup, cinnamon, fresh ginger. Fragrant, comforting, 100% Quebecois.
Maple Latte Carrera
Double espresso, whole milk foam, Quebec maple syrup, pinch of cinnamon. Quebec in a cup.
Mulled Wine + Podium Board
The spices of the mulled wine echo the bold charcuterie from Charlevoix. The soft tannin of the red wine cuts through the fat of the copa and dry-cured ham. A warm, rich, unforgettable pairing.
Maple Latte + Focaccia Brunch
The sweetness of maple syrup in the latte perfectly complements the poached egg on the focaccia. The perfect winter brunch pairing.
After Skating
D'Youville Square or the Old Quebec skating rinks are five minutes away. Warm frozen feet with a Grand Prix mulled wine. Quebec's winter ritual.
During the Carnival
In February, Quebec becomes the world capital of festive cold. Carrera mulled wine is the ideal break between two activities at the Quebec Carnival.
Holiday Evening
December in Petit-Champlain is magical: the lights, the shops, the snow. Mulled wine while walking or sitting on a covered terrace. The perfect Christmas.
The Tourist Break
Visiting Quebec in winter without stopping for mulled wine is a crime. Carrera is two minutes from the Funicular and five from Château Frontenac.
In winter, Quebec is a transformed city. The cobblestones of Petit-Champlain under fresh snow, lights reflecting on frost, bundled-up passersby: a movie set.
Carrera Café is the best lookout point. Sit by a window, order a mulled wine and a Podium board. The rest of the world can wait.
The holiday season and the Carnival are the busiest times. Reserve a table or arrive before noon to be sure to get the best spot. It's worth the early wake-up.
Mulled Wine Awaits You
Come discover the winter menu at Carrera Café in Petit-Champlain. Grand Prix mulled wine, Irish Coffee Paddock, spiced lattes, and generous boards. The premium comfort of Quebec in winter.
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