Orangey, New York-style mulled wine.
Ingredients
- 1 (750mL) bottle dry red wine
- 1 cup spiced apple cider
- 1 large orange or 3 small clementines, zested and juiced
- 3 whole green cardamom pods
- 6-10 whole cloves
- 6 allspice berries
- 6 whole black peppercorns
- 3 slices fresh ginger
- 3 whole star anise, optionally plus extra for garnish
- 3 whole cinnamon sticks, optionally plus extra for garnish
- 1-2 drops liquid sucralose
- 1-2 drops liquid stevia
- ¼ cup brandy
- ¼ cup Grand Marnier, Cointreau, or other orange liqueur
Method
- With a fine grater, zest, then juice the orange(s).
- With the flat side of a knife, press firmly on the cardamom pods to bruise them.
- In a large pot (not aluminum), combine all ingredients, minus brandy and liqueur. Bring to hot (149°-158°F) over medium heat.
- Reduce heat to low; simmer until flavors have melded, about 30 minutes.
- Turn off heat. Add brandy and liqueur.
- Use a fine strainer to serve in a coffee mug. Garnish with a combination of orange slices, star anise, and/or cinnamon stick.
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