Description
A fragrant and warming red wine infusion simmered with tart cranberries, aromatic star anise, and traditional winter spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bottle (750ml) dry red wine (Merlot or Zinfandel)
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries
- 2 star anise pods
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 6 whole cloves
- 1 orange, sliced into rounds
- 1/4 cup honey or brown sugar
Instructions
- Pour the red wine into a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, and orange slices to the wine.
- Stir in the honey or brown sugar until completely dissolved.
- Add the fresh cranberries to the mixture.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 20-30 minutes. Do not let the wine reach a boil.
- Taste the wine and add more sweetener if the cranberries make it too tart.
- Strain through a sieve or use a slotted spoon to remove spices and fruit before pouring into mugs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: European