Mulled Red Wine
Serves 4-6

Ingredients:

• 1/2 medium orange
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 10 to 20 whole cloves
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 2 whole star anise
• 1 bottle dry red wine
• Rum or amaretto, for serving (optional)
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Method:

1. Using a vegetable peeler, remove the zest from a medium orange in wide strips, taking care to avoid the white pith; set aside. Juice 1/2 the orange and set the juice aside.
2. Combine 3/4 cup water and 1/4 cup granulated sugar in a large, nonreactive saucepan and boil until the sugar has completely dissolved. Reduce the heat and add 10 to 20 whole cloves, 2 cinnamon sticks, 2 whole star anise, orange zest, and orange juice. Simmer until a fragrant syrup forms, about 1 minute.
3. Reduce the heat further and add 1 bottle dry red wine. Let it barely simmer for at least 20 minutes but up to a few hours. Keep an eye out so that it doesn’t reach a full simmer.
4. Strain and serve in small mugs, adding a shot of rum or amaretto and garnishing with the orange peel and star anise if desired.

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