Author Notes
This mulled wine, the winner of our "Festive Cocktails" #f52contest, comes from @forevermunchies on Instagram. It's adapted from Ina Garten's recipe for mulled wine. —Food52
Ingredients
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4 1/2 cups
apple cider
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750 milliliters
red wine (like Cabernet Sauvignon)
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1/4 cup
honey
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3
cinnamon sticks
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3
star anise
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1 teaspoon
ground cloves
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1
medium orange, zested and juiced
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1 to 2 tablespoons
sugar
Directions
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In a medium pot, add all ingredients except the sugar.
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Mix to combine and bring to boil.
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Simmer over low heat for 15 minutes. Remove from heat.
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Stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons of sugar to taste.
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Cover and let steep for an additional 10 minutes (the longer it sits the better!).
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If it looks like there is a top layer of foam and/or ground spice, use a ladle or spoon to skim off the top and discard.
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Reheat gently over low heat if needed. Pour wine into mugs, garnish as desired, and serve piping hot!
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