Cranberry and Clementine Mulled Wine
 
Makes approximately 3 quarts
Ingredients
  • 1 bottle full-bodied dry red wine, such as Malbec
  • 1 quart pressed apple cider or unsweetened pure-pressed apple juice*
  • 3 clementines, sliced
  • 1 cup cranberries, halved
  • ¼ cup orange blossom honey
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 3 star anise pods
  • 5 allspice berries
  • ½ to 1 cup brandy
  • Garnish: clementine slices, fresh cranberries, cinnamon sticks
Instructions
  1. In a medium stock pot, combine wine, cider or apple juice, clementine slices, cranberries, honey, and cinnamon sticks. Bundle cloves, star anise, and allspice in a square of cheesecloth tied with twine, add to wine mixture, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to lowest setting, and cook for up to 2 hours more for full flavor. Remove cinnamon sticks and spice bundle. Stir in brandy just before serving. Ladle into mugs and garnish with clementine slices, cranberries, and cinnamon sticks, if desired. Refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Notes
*We used Simply Apple juice.
Recipe by Victoria at https://www.victoriamag.com/cranberry-and-clementine-mulled-wine-recipe/