Name: Mulled wine
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 1 bottle red wine; 100g soft light brown sugar; 4 cloves; 2 sticks cinnamon, plus extra to garnish; 1 orange, 2 strips of peel, plus extra slices to garnish; 1 lemon, 2 strips of peel; 2 star anise; 50ml brandy, (optional)

A blue background with two glasses in front filled with red wine, slices of orange and cinnamon sticks

1 bottle red wine
100g soft light brown sugar
4 cloves
2 sticks cinnamon
plus extra to garnish
1 orange
2 strips of peel, plus extra slices to garnish
1 lemon
2 strips of peel
2 star anise
50ml brandy
(optional)

Method

step 1
Mix togetherall the ingredients (except the brandy, if using) in a large pan and warm over a low heat for 10-15 minutes or until fragrant and steaming but not boiling. Stir in the rum or brandy for the final minute, if using. Ladle into mugs or heatproof glasses, discarding any aromatics.