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Ingredients
Mulling spices
3 cups of wine or apple cider
3 to 4 Tablespoons of brandy or orange liqueur **OPTIONAL
1 orange, sliced into rounds
2 to 4 tablespoons sugar, honey, or maple syrup to taste (or your desired sweetener)
optional garnishes: citrus slices (orange, lemon and/or lime), extra cinnamon sticks, extra star anise
Preparation
Combine ingredients. Add wine, brandy or liqueur if using, orange slices, spice mix, and 1 tablespoons sweetener to a large saucepan. Stir briefly to combine.
Simmer. Cook the mulled wine on medium-high heat until it just barely reaches a simmer. (Avoid letting it bubble — you don’t want to boil off the alcohol.) Reduce heat to low, cover, and let the wine simmer for at least 15 minutes or up to 3 hours.
Strain. Using a fine mesh strainer, remove and discard the orange slices, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and star anise. Give the mulled wine a taste, and stir in extra sweetener if needed.
Serve. Serve warm in a heatproof mug, topped with your favorite garnishes.
Cheers!