[Food + Drink Wednesdays] Mulled Wine

I just made mulled wine and decided it is my favorite part of the holiday season. Sugar? Good. Cinnamon? Good. Oranges? Goooood. Wine? Perfect. 

Here's the recipe I used. It tastes most yummy just before it hits room temperature. 

Throw together in a pot: 

• 1 bottle of red wine (try Merlot, Cabernet Sav, or Zinfandel)
• 1/3 cup white sugar (I don't like it super sweet, but you can add up to 2/3 cup)
• 3 cinnamon sticks
• 1 orange (sliced and zested)
• 8-10 cloves
• 2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 cup brandy

Then cook all of it on low heat for 20-25 minutes. Don't let it boil, whatever you do. You don't want to reduce the wine at all. 

Drink up!

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