Mulled Wine

Spiced mulled wine is a winter favorite — warm, flavorful, and always so comforting!

TOTAL TIME: 20 MINS PREP TIME: 5 MINS COOK TIME: 15 MINS

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 (750 ml) bottle of dry red wine

• 1 orange, sliced into rounds

• 1/4 cup brandy (optional)

• 1/4 cup honey or sugar

• 8 whole cloves

• 2 cinnamon sticks

• 2 star anise

• optional garnishes: citrus slices (orange, lemon and/or lime), extra cinnamon sticks, extra star anise

DIRECTIONS:

Combine all ingredients in a non-aluminum saucepan, and bring to a simmer (not a boil — you don’t want to boil the alcohol out!) over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and let the wine simmer for at least 15 minutes or up to 3 hours. Strain, and serve warm with your desired garnishes.

*You can also place the oranges, cloves, cinnamon, and star anise in a cheesecloth. Then simply strain and pull out the bundle when ready to serve.

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