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Mulled Wine Recipe: Spiced Hot Wine for Winter Nights

Mulled Wine

An easy, fragrant mulled wine made with red wine, orange, cinnamon, cloves and star anise.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 750 ml fruity red wine such as Merlot or Shiraz
  • 1 orange sliced, plus a strip of peel
  • 75 g caster sugar or honey, to taste
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 2 star anise
  • 100 ml brandy or ruby port optional
  • 100 ml apple juice or water optional

Method
 

  1. Pour the wine into a large saucepan and add the orange, sugar, cinnamon, cloves and star anise.
  2. Heat gently, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Do not boil.
  3. Keep just below a simmer for 15 to 20 minutes so the spices infuse.
  4. Add the brandy or port if using, taste and adjust the sweetness.
  5. Strain into heatproof glasses and garnish with an orange slice and a cinnamon stick.