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Simple Holiday Mulled Wine

By Food52 • January 8, 2016 • 0 Comments

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Simple Holiday Mulled Wine — Photo by @forevermunchies

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

Serves 3 to 4

4 1/2 cups apple cider
750 milliliters red wine (like Cabernet Sauvignon)
1/4 cup honey
3 cinnamon sticks
3 star anise
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 medium orange, zested and juiced
1 to 2 tablespoons sugar

In a medium pot, add all ingredients except the sugar.
Mix to combine and bring to boil.
Simmer over low heat for 15 minutes. Remove from heat.
Stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons of sugar to taste.
Cover and let steep for an additional 10 minutes (the longer it sits the better!).
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.
Reheat gently over low heat if needed. Pour wine into mugs, garnish as desired, and serve piping hot!