Ingredients
1 (750-ml.) bottle red wine
1 orange, sliced into rounds, plus more for garnish
6 whole cloves
3 cinnamon sticks, plus more for garnish
3 star anise
1/4 c. honey
1/2 c. brandy
Preparation
Step 1In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine all ingredients. Bring to a simmer not a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer gently over low heat for 10 minutes. Step 2Serve warm and garnish with more citrus slices and cinnamon sticks.
What is mulled wine? Mulled wine is warm drink created by simmering red wine with a variety of warming spices, and this recipe couldn’t be easier to make: Combine a bottle of red with some orange slices, warm spices, honey, and brandy, and let it simmer for 10 minutes. THAT’S IT. In less than 30 minutes you’ll have the coziest winter drink on your hands. What kind of wine should I use for mulled wine? Personally, we like using dry varietals of red wine like Merlot, Malbec, or Cabernet Sauvignon. But really, your favorite bottle, whatever it may be, should work! Do I have to use brandy? Nope! If you don’t like brandy, or don’t want to buy a bottle, skip it—all the other components will be lending plenty of flavor to every sip. Not quite ready for this super cozy drink and want to sip on something cooler? Try our red wine sangria or red wine mules instead. Have you made this recipe? Let us know how you liked it in the comments below.
