I love having mulled wine over the holidays. This drink reminds me of my college days when my roommate would make this holiday tradition for us. Fast forward many years later, we still make this holiday tradition but we have our kiddos now to celebrate with us.

This warm and cozy drink is so easy and delicous. It’s perfect for winter and holiday entertaining!

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Prep Time: 5 min.     Cooking Time: 20 min. 

Equipment Needed: Saucepan, mesh strainer

Ingredients:

Wine

Brandy (optional)

Fresh Oranges

Cinnamon

Sweetner: honey or syrup (optional)

garnish: citrus slices, extra cinnamon sticks

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients into saucepan and give them a quick stir.

2. Simmer. Heat until the wine almost reaches a simmer over medium-high heat. (avoid letting it bubble in any way.) Reduce heat to low, cover completely, and ley wine simmer for at least 15 minutes or up to 3 hours.

3. Strain and Season. Using a fine mesh strainer, remove and discard the orange slices, cinnamon sticks and give the mulled wine a taste, and stir in desired amount of sweetner if needed.

4. Serve warm in heatproof mugs. Top with your favorite garnishes.

Enjoy!