Description
Spiced with cinnamon, star anise, cloves, this mulled wine will make you warm, tingly, and be sure to get you in the holiday mood.
Ingredients
1 bottle of red wine like Merlot, Cabernet, Syrah, Zinfandel
2 cups apple cider
2 Oranges (orange peels, white pith removed & juice both oranges)
2 cinnamon sticks
3 Star anise
4-5 cloves
2-4 tablespoons of brown sugar or maple syrup (add more if you want it sweeter)
¼ cup Grand Marnier (optional)
Instructions
- Place all ingredients, except Grand Marnier, in a large pot. Bring to a bare simmer over medium-low heat; cook gently for 15-20 minutes.
- Add Grand Marnier. Divide among glasses; garnish each with a cinnamon stick & orange slices.
Notes
- Mulled wine keeps for about 3-4 days in the fridge.
- For a mocktail, switch out the red wine and use a gallon of apple cider.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Drinks