Merry, Merry Mulled Wine

Spicy, warm mulled wine is one of my secrets to adding punch to any holiday party. Easy to make ahead, it's also sure to be a crowd-pleaser while adding the best fragrance to your home as guests arrive.

Colleen Mullaney

Drink

Ingredients

One bottle (750ml) Benzinger Vineyards Organic Merlot		10 whole cloves
1/2 cup fresh organic orange juice		10 allspice berries
2 cups water		6 slices fresh ginger
1 cup sugar		Zest of one organic orange
2 cinnamon sticks		Orange slices, for garnish

directions

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In medium saucepan, combine water, sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice berries, ginger and orange zest. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit for 15 minutes. Add the orange juice, and strain into a bowl. Pour the red wine and the strained syrup into the saucepan and bring to a simmer. Let cool a few minutes and pour into heatproof glasses. Garnish with clove-spiked orange wheels and enjoy.

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