In central Europe, winter parties are fueled by this mulled wine. A fruity red wine works best for this richly spiced punch, so try a bright-cherry merlot or a jammy syrah.
Ingredients
- 10 whole cloves
- 10 black peppercorns
- 4 star anise, plus more for garnish
- 4 cups red wine
- 1⁄4 cup honey
- 1⁄2 tsp. grated nutmeg
- Peel of 2 oranges
- Orange slices, for garnish
Instructions
Step 1
Heat cloves, peppercorns, and star anise in a 2-qt. saucepan over medium-high until toasted, 1–2 minutes. Add red wine, honey, nutmeg, orange peels, and 2 cups water; boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer 10 minutes. Serve in mugs; garnish with orange slices and star anise.
- Heat cloves, peppercorns, and star anise in a 2-qt. saucepan over medium-high until toasted, 1–2 minutes. Add red wine, honey, nutmeg, orange peels, and 2 cups water; boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer 10 minutes. Serve in mugs; garnish with orange slices and star anise.
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