John's Cocktail: Spiced Mulled Wine with Oranges

    This spiced wine cocktail from Rach's hubby, John, will warm you up this season.
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    John's cocktail Spiced Mulled Wine with Oranges

    Recipe by John Cusimano

    • 8Servings

    Ingredients

    • 2 bottles (750 milliliters each) dry red wine

    • 1 cup sugar

    • 4 oz. brandy

    • 2 oz. orange liqueur (such as Cointreau)

    • 2 cinnamon sticks

    • 2 star anise pods

    • 1 tsp. allspice berries

    • 2 oranges, sliced

    • Freshly grated nutmeg

    Preparation

    In a large saucepan, bring the first 7 ingredients and 1 sliced orange to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Simmer over low heat until the flavors meld, about 15 minutes. Strain into a pitcher. Divide among 8 mugs. Add the remaining orange slices. Top with the nutmeg.