Description
A warming, aromatic red wine infused with fresh orange zest, cinnamon sticks, and cloves. Perfect for cold winter evenings and holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bottle (750ml) dry red wine (Merlot or Cabernet)
- 1 orange, zested (about 1 tablespoon)
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 4 whole cloves
- 1 star anise
- 1/4 cup honey or brown sugar
Instructions
- Pour the red wine into a large pot over medium-low heat.
- Stir in the honey or brown sugar until fully dissolved.
- Add the cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise to the pot.
- Stir in the fresh orange zest, ensuring no white pith is included.
- Simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes, ensuring the liquid does not reach a rolling boil.
- Remove from heat and strain through a fine-mesh sieve into mugs.
- Garnish with an orange slice and a cinnamon stick before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: European