Mull It Over

Recipe adapted gimmesomeoven.com Image GoncharukMaks/Shutterstock

ingredients

(SERVES 6) • 1 bottle red wine (750 ml) – Merlot / Cabernet Sauvignon • 2 cups apple cider • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup • 1 orange, zested & juiced • 5 whole cloves • 4 green cardamom pods • 1/4 cup brandy or orange liqueur • 2 cinnamon sticks, more for garnish • 1 whole star anise, more for garnish • 1 whole orange, sliced to rounds (garnish)

method

In a large pot, combine wine, apple cider, honey/syrup, orange zest and reserved orange juice, stir to combine. Add cloves, cardamom, cinnamon sticks, and star anise and boil over medium-high heat. Bring heat to low and simmer for 25-30 minutes, do not allow to boil. Add brandy, stir to combine. Ladle into serving glasses and garnish with orange slices, whole star anise, and cinnamon sticks.