Ingredients
– 1 (750 ml) bottle dry red wine (fruity, full-bodied types preferred)
– 1/4 cup brandy or orange liqueur or tawny port
– 1 orange, sliced into rounds (peel before simmering to reduce bitterness)
– 8 whole cloves
– 2 cinnamon sticks
– 2 star anise pods
– 2 to 4 tablespoons sugar, honey, or preferred sweetener (to taste)
– citrus slices (orange, lemon, lime)
– extra cinnamon sticks
– extra star anise
Instructions
1-First, gather your ingredients and combine them in a large saucepan, stirring briefly to mix everything together. This helps the spices and wine start blending right away.
2-Next, heat the mixture over medium-high until it just barely simmers avoid boiling to keep the alcohol and flavors intact. Then, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for at least 15 minutes, or up to 3 hours for a richer taste.
3-After simmering, strain out the orange slices, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and star anise using a fine mesh strainer to get a smooth drink.
4-Finally, taste and adjust the sweetness as needed, then serve warm with optional garnishes.
Last Step:
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🍊 Peel the orange before simmering to reduce bitterness.
🧺 Use a cheesecloth bundle to easily strain whole spices and orange slices.
🔥 Avoid boiling to preserve alcohol content and maintain a balanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Simmering Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Beverage, Cocktail
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup