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Quick Cider-Mulled Wine

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Photo of Mulled wine with cinnamon sticks cloves and star anise.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Kat Boytsova

This pared-down mulled wine recipe is great for impromptu entertaining as the weather gets cooler.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    25 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 6 drinks

Ingredients

1 (750 ml) bottle juicy light red wine, such as Beaujolais
4 ounces brandy
2 cups fresh apple cider
2 star anise pods
6 whole cloves
2 cinnamon sticks; plus 6 more for serving (optional)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring wine, brandy, apple cider, star anise, cloves, and 2 cinnamon sticks to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat to low and simmer until flavors are infused, about 15 minutes.

    Step 2

    Divide among mugs, garnish with 6 cinnamon sticks, if using, and serve.

  2. Do Ahead

    Step 3

    Mulled wine can be made 2 hours ahead; cover and store at room temperature, or chill up to 3 days. Rewarm over medium-low heat before serving.

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