Baby its cold outside Holiday Mulled Wine

Warm up this holiday season with a cozy glass of mulled wine. Infused with spices and citrus, this festive drink is perfect for chilly nights by the fire.

Ingredients:

• 1 bottle red wine
• 1 orange, sliced
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 4 whole cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 1/4 cup brandy optional

Instructions:

In a large saucepan, combine red wine, orange slices, honey, cinnamon sticks, cloves, nutmeg, and allspice

Heat the mixture over medium heat until it begins to simmer, then reduce heat to low

Let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally

If using brandy, stir it in just before serving

Strain the mulled wine mixture to remove the spices and orange slices

Serve warm in mugs or heatproof glasses