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Mulled Wine with Citrus and Spice

Mulled wine with citrus and spice is gently warmed with orange, cinnamon, cloves, and star anise for a fragrant, warmly spiced drink. Steeping it over low heat lets the flavors infuse without letting the wine boil.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Drink
Cuisine: European
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bottle (750 mL) dry red wine
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 orange medium, sliced into rounds
  • 4 cinnamon sticks
  • 8 cloves whole
  • 3 star anise whole

Equipment

  • 1 3-quart saucepan

Method
 

  1. Combine the dry red wine, granulated sugar, orange slices, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and whole star anise in a 3-quart saucepan.
  2. Warm over medium-low heat until steaming and the sugar dissolves, about 10 minutes.
  3. Reduce the heat to low and steep for 20 to 30 minutes without letting the wine boil.
  4. Ladle into heatproof mugs and serve warm.

Notes

For the best flavor, keep the wine below a boil while it steeps. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days; freezing is not recommended. For an alcohol-free variation, use nonalcoholic dry red wine.