Quick Cider-Mulled Wine

Matt Ducker

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A festive beverage combining red wine, brandy, apple cider, and warming spices such as star anise, cloves, and cinnamon sticks.

Cook Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

  

  • 1 750 ml bottle juicy light red wine (such as Beaujolais)
  • 4 ounces brandy
  • 2 cups fresh apple cider
  • 2 star anise pods
  • 6 whole cloves
  • 2 cinnamon sticks (plus 6 more for serving (optional))

Instructions

 

  1. Bring wine, brandy, apple cider, star anise, cloves and 2 cinnamon sticks to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat to low and simmer until flavors are infused, about 15 minutes.
  2. Divide among mugs, garnish with 6 cinnamon sticks if using, and serve.

Notes

Mulled wine can be made 2 hours ahead; cover and store at room temperature, or chill up to 3 days. Rewarm over medium-low heat before serving. Alternatively, add wine and brandy towards the end of cooking to just bring them to temperature.

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