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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