A festive spiced wine for the holidays! Mary Berg shares an easy stovetop recipe made with brandy, oranges, and holiday-inspired spices.
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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!