Mulled Wine
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 8 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 8 servings
- Calories
- 279
- Total Fat
- 0
- Saturated Fat
- 0
- Carbohydrates
- 29
- Dietary Fiber
- 2
- Sugar
- 21
- Protein
- 1
- Cholesterol
- 0
- Sodium
- 2
- Total: 40 min
- Active: 5 min
Ingredients
12 whole cloves
10 peppercorns, cracked
4 cinnamon sticks
2 star anise buds
2 bottles dry, fruity red wine, such as Shiraz or Malbec
1/2 cup honey
2 lemons, zest removed with a peeler and juiced
2 oranges, zest removed with a peeler and juiced
1/2 cup brandy
Directions
- Begin by placing the cloves, peppercorns, cinnamon and star anise into a large piece of cheesecloth. Make a pouch and tie it with kitchen twine.
- In a large nonreactive pot over medium heat, add the wine, honey, lemon zest and juice, orange zest and juice and the cheesecloth of spices and bring to a simmer (be sure not to bring to a boil). Simmer for 30 minutes, and then add the brandy.
- When ready to serve, remove the cheesecloth of spices and ladle into warm mugs.