The BEST Mulled Wine Recipe You’ll Ever Make 🍷✨ Cozy Christmas Drink Tutorial #christmasrecipes

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic red wine

💰Cheaper: white wine

Non-alcoholic versions provide a similar flavor profile.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor.

cinnamon sticks

🥗Healthier: ground cinnamon

💰Cheaper: cinnamon powder

Ground cinnamon is more accessible and still flavorful.

star anise

🥗Healthier: fennel seeds

💰Cheaper: anise extract

Fennel seeds mimic the flavor of star anise.

Add a slice of orange and a cinnamon stick to the saucepan.

Use a vegetable peeler to make two large ribbons off the rind of the orange, avoiding the bitter pith.

Cut the remaining orange into slices for garnish later.

In a saucepan, combine the red wine, brown sugar, star anise, cloves, and cinnamon sticks.

Add the two ribbons of orange zest to the saucepan.

Heat the mixture over medium heat until it reaches a gentle simmer, about 20 minutes.

Turn off the heat, cover the saucepan with a lid, and let it infuse for 20 minutes.

Serve warm with a slice of orange and a cinnamon stick.

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