INGREDIENTS
2 Bottles of Red Wine
(Stoneriver Petite Sirah or Syrah)
1/2 cup Brandy
1/2 cup Maple Syrup or Honey
4 Whole Cloves
2 Whole Star Anise Pods
2 (3-inch) Cinnamon Sticks
Peel of 1/2 Orange, white pith removed
Optional Garnishes: cinnamon sticks,
star anise pods, orange peel or slices,
cranberries
INSTRUCTIONS
Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker. Stir the wine, brandy, maple syrup/honey, cloves, star anise pods, cinnamon sticks, and orange peel together Heat on LOW for 1 hour. Cover and heat on the LOW setting until hot, about 1 hour. Lower the heat to warm, ladle into mugs, and garnish. Reduce heat to warm for serving. Ladle into mugs or heatproof glasses and garnish as desired.
SERVES
10 to 12
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