🍊 Ingredients
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1 bottle (750 ml) Red Wine (Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, or Shiraz)
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¼ cup (60 ml) Brandy (optional, for extra warmth)
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¼ cup (50 g) Sugar or Honey
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1 Orange (sliced)
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6 Whole Cloves
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2 Cinnamon Sticks
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2 Star Anise
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¼ tsp Ground Nutmeg
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Optional Garnish: Orange slices or cinnamon sticks
🔧 Tools You’ll Need
1. Medium saucepan or pot
2. String Spoon
🍇 Instructions
Step 1 (2 min): Slice the orange into rounds and stud each slice with a few cloves.
Step 2 (5 min): In a saucepan, combine the red wine, orange slices, cinnamon sticks, star anise, nutmeg, and sugar. Heat over medium-low.
Step 3 (15–20 min): Warm gently — do not boil — until the flavors blend and the wine becomes fragrant. Stir occasionally.
Step 4 (1 min): Remove from heat, add brandy if desired, and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Step 5 (1 min): Ladle into mugs or heatproof glasses, garnish with an orange slice or cinnamon stick, and enjoy warm.
⚠️ Tips & Notes
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Avoid boiling — boiling evaporates the alcohol and can make the wine taste harsh.
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Adjust sweetness by tasting midway; some wines are naturally sweeter.
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Add apple slices or cranberries for a fruity twist.
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Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated the next day.
