As I stirred a pot filled with wine, spices, and other fun things, people kept asking me what exactly is mulled wine. For those that don’t know, mulled wine is a warm, alcoholic beverage made with red wine and spices that is drunk during winter, especially around Christmas.
I like to describe mulled wine as a tight hug from someone you love. The warmness of the drink, and the flavors of the spices, make you feel cozy and relaxed. As a holiday gift to you, I am sharing my recipe for mulled wine.
Ingredients:
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4 cups of apple cider
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1 bottle of cabernet
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¼ cup of honey
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2 cinnamon sticks
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1 orange
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4 whole cloves
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3 Star Anise
Directions:
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Turn the stove on to medium heat.
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In a big pot, add the apple cider, cabernet, honey, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and star anise.
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Zest the orange using whichever tool you have handy. I use a grater.
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Stir everything.
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While the mulled wine heats up, cut the oranges for garnish.
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Once warm, serve in a mug or foam cup and add an orange for more flavor.
