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