Mulled Wine

Colder temperatures can be a welcome visitor when you have something to warm up with. Consider this your new favorite adult beverage. It’s simple to put together and really lovely at a dinner party with friends. The recipe below is what you’d use per 1 bottle of wine. It can easily be doubled for a crowd! I recommend making it early in the day to really let the flavors meld.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• 1 bottle red wine

• ⅓ cup orange juice

• ¼ cup white sugar

• 3 cinnamon sticks

• 1 orange

• Whole cloves

• ½ teaspoon nutmeg

• ¼ teaspoon allspice

• Extra kick- ½ cup brandy, port, or sherry

1. In a large saucepan miix the wine, orange juice, nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon and sugar

2. Slice the orange into 6 slices; stick 2-4 whole cloves in each slice. Add them to the wine.

3. Warm it up, but do not let it boi on medium low heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring every now and then so that the sugar can dissolve.

4. Turn off heat, cover, and let sit for 30-45 minutes

5. Before serving, warm it up again, and add the port, sherry, or brandy and mix it in.

That’s it! Enjoy!