Quick Cider-Mulled Wine

Name: Quick Cider-Mulled Wine
Yield: Makes 6 drinks
Ingredients: 1 (750 ml) bottle juicy light red wine, such as Beaujolais; 4 ounces brandy; 2 cups fresh apple cider; 2 star anise pods; 6 whole cloves; 2 cinnamon sticks; plus 6 more for serving (optional)

Matt Duckor

Makes 6 drinks

Source

Ingredients

1 (750 ml) bottle juicy light red wine, such as Beaujolais

4 ounces brandy

2 cups fresh apple cider

2 star anise pods

6 whole cloves

2 cinnamon sticks; plus 6 more for serving (optional)

Method

Bring wine, brandy, apple cider, star anise, cloves, and 2 cinnamon sticks to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat to low and simmer until flavors are infused, about 15 minutes.

Divide among mugs, garnish with 6 cinnamon sticks, if using, and serve.

Mulled wine can be made 2 hours ahead; cover and store at room temperature, or chill up to 3 days. Rewarm over medium-low heat before serving.