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mugs of spiced mulled wine beside a steaming pot in a wide horizontal shot, orange slices and cinnamon sticks and star anise, on a cozy table with pine and candles, warm natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Spiced Mulled Wine

A warm, fragrant red wine gently simmered with orange, cinnamon, and other cozy winter spices.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bottle dry red wine
  • 1/4 cup brandy
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 1 orange sliced
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 3 star anise

Method
 

  1. Combine wine, brandy, honey, and orange slices in a pot.
  2. Add the cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise.
  3. Warm gently over low heat for 20-25 minutes without letting it boil.
  4. Taste and add a little more honey if you like it sweeter.
  5. Ladle into mugs, leaving the whole spices behind.

Notes

Keep it on low so the alcohol doesn't cook off completely.