Ingredients
- 1 bottle red wine I recommend a Merlot or a Cabernet Sauvignon
- ¼ cup brandy optional
- 1 orange juiced and zested
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 2 star anise
- 8 whole cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground all spice
- 1-2 tablespoons honey depending on the sweetness of your wine
For garnish: (optional)
- Orange zest
- Cinnamon sticks
- Star anise
Instructions
- Pour your red wine into a medium saucepan.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the wine. I like to wrap the cloves in cheesecloth, so that I can easily remove them when the wine is ready. If you don’t have cheesecloth, relax. You can always strain your mulled wine before serving.
- Bring the wine to a simmer and allow is to simmer gently for 30 minutes. If you have longer, by all means keep it simmering away!
- Ladle your warm mulled wine into glasses (straining if necessary) and garnish each with a little orange zest, a cinnamon stick and a star anise if you’re feeling fancy. Drink and be merry!