Is getting Hot in here with Mulled Wine!

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Difficulty: *
4-6 glasses

WARNING!!!! This is too good and easy to drink, please drink with moderation.

Oh yes! Mulled wine, it has Christmas written all over it. Perfect for family reunions and party gatherings, will warm your body in minutes and set the perfect mood for Celebration. There is a reason behind all the spices in mulled wine, all these spices are hot spices (including Vanilla) and they will rise your body temperature. Vanilla will play an important part here, balancing the acidity of the wine and citrus juices.

 Here is that recipe that you were missing.  Enjoy it!!!

1 Bottle of Red Wine
1 Orange juice and zest
1 lemon juice and zest
1 cup of Brandy or Dark Rum
1 cup of water
1 tablespoon of Vanilla Sugar
4 tablespoons of dark brown Sugar
1 tablespoon of Honey
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2 large cinnamon sticks 
3 star anise
5 cloves
1 cardamom (Not necessary but it enhance beautifully) 

or......

1 tbsp of Christmas Spiced Sugar


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In a large pot place the juice from the orange and lemon, the zest, water,  honey, spices and sugars. Bring to a boil and whisk until the sugar has dissolved. Add the red wine and bring to a boil. Remove from the stove, add the brandy/rum and pass it through a fine sieve. Keep it hot and drink on same day.

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