mulled wine

for yule or for meals that need red wine [can substitute the brandy with bourbon]

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

set out: saucepan, mesh strainer, glass mugs; a chopping board and a knife

Step 2

combine the ingredients in the saucepan and stir it briefly.

Step 3

heat the wine on a medium/high heat until it just barely reaches a simmer (don't boil off the alcohol)

Step 4

reduce the heat to low and place the lid on the saucepan. let the wine simmer for at least 15 mins or up to 3 hours

Step 5

when the wine has brewed for the desired time, strain the wine into a glass jug, discarding the spices and orange slices: add extra sweetener if needed.

Step 6

serve warm in glass mugs, add new orange slices and a cinnamon stick