Mulled Wine

9 ingredients
5 steps

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

  1. 1
    Begin by placing the cloves, peppercorns, cinnamon and star anise into a large piece of cheesecloth.
  2. 2
    Make a pouch and tie it with kitchen twine.
  3. 3
    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).
  4. 4
    Simmer for 30 minutes, and then add the brandy.
  5. 5
    When ready to serve, remove the cheesecloth of spices and ladle into warm mugs.

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