Mulled Wine

A festive spiced wine for the holidays! Mary Berg shares an easy stovetop recipe made with brandy, oranges, and holiday-inspired spices.
YIELDS
8
TO
10
Ingredients
- 1.5 L bottle dry red wine
- 2 oranges, sliced in half then into half-rounds
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 to 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon whole cloves
- 4 cinnamon sticks, plus more for garnish
- 5 star anise
- 10 cardamom pods
- 1/2 to 1 cup brandy
Directions
- Pour the wine into a large stockpot over low heat or a large slow cooker set to low heat. Add the orange slices, honey, sugar, cloves, cinnamon, star anise, and cardamom pods.
- Heat until steamy, stirring occasionally. Cover and keep warm until ready to serve.
- When about to serve, pour about a shot of brandy into each mug and top with mulled wine. For garnish, throw in an extra cinnamon stick and an orange slice. Enjoy!