Description
A fragrant, warming red wine infused with fresh orange slices, cinnamon sticks, and cloves. Perfect for holiday parties or cozy winter evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bottle (750ml) dry red wine (Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon)
- 1 orange, sliced into rounds
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 5 whole cloves
- 1/4 cup honey or brown sugar
- 1 star anise pod
Instructions
- Pour the red wine into a large pot or slow cooker.
- Stir in the honey or brown sugar until mostly dissolved.
- Add the cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and star anise.
- Add the orange slices to the pot.
- Heat over medium-low, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer for 15-20 minutes, ensuring the wine does not reach a rolling boil.
- Remove from heat and strain through a fine-mesh sieve into mugs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: European