Mulled Wine

Gluhwein, Svařák, vin chaud, Bischopswijn, mulled wine, whatever you call it warm up with a cup and enjoy this lovely recipe by Well Plated.

image courtesy Well Plated

Recipe:

• 750 ml red wine (1 bottle) — choose something fruity but not too sweet—Merlot, Zinfandel, or Cabernet Sauvignon all work well

• 2 cups apple cider

• 1/4 cup honey

• 1 orange zested and juiced

• 5 whole cloves

• 4 green cardamom pods

• 2 cinnamon sticks

• 1 whole star anise

• 1/4 cup brandy

• Orange slices for garnish

1. Add wine, cider, honey, orange zest and orange juice to a Dutch oven or similar large pot and stir to combine.

2. Add the cloves, cardamom, cinnamon stick, and star anise. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low and let simmer gently for 30 minutes; do not let the wine boil.

3. Stir in the brandy. To serve, ladle into mugs and garnish with an orange slice and cinnamon sticks.