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Mulled Wine Easy

A cozy beverage made with red wine, spices, and citrus for a warm embrace during chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: European
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 bottle 750 ml red wine (Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon)
  • 1/4 cup brandy
  • 1/4 cup honey or sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 orange sliced
  • 1 lemon sliced
  • 3 whole cloves
  • 2 star anise
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns optional

Equipment

  • Large saucepan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Strainer or cheesecloth
  • Mug or heatproof glasses for serving

Method
 

  1. Start by measuring out all your ingredients.
  2. In a large saucepan, combine the wine, brandy, honey, sliced orange, and lemon.
  3. Add the cloves, star anise, cinnamon sticks, and black peppercorns if using.
  4. Place the saucepan over low to medium heat.
  5. Let the mixture simmer for about 20 minutes.
  6. After 20 minutes, taste your mulled wine and adjust sweetness as needed.
  7. Remove the saucepan from heat and strain the wine through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth.
  8. Pour the mulled wine into mugs or heatproof glasses and serve warm.

Notes

Serve hot, garnished with a slice of orange or a cinnamon stick.