Mulled Wine

• 1 (750 ml) bottle red wine (a cheap cabernet sauvignon)
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons mulling spices
• 2 oranges
• 1/4 cup apricot brandy

1. Wash and slice oranges thinly.
2. Combine water, sugar, spices, and oranges in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer 20-30 minutes.
3. Reduce heat, add wine, and reheat. Do not boil.
4. Strain oranges and spices.
5. Add brandy just before serving.
6. Serve warm with cinnamon sticks.
7. Make ahead directions: Combine water, sugar, spices, oranges, and wine in a large saucepan. Stir well and refrigerate several hours. Use low heat to warm. Strain and add brandy before serving.
8. Alternatives to straining: Use a strainer insert for your saucepan to hold and lift out spices and oranges, or use cheesecloth to hold oranges and spices during mulling.

red wine, water, sugar, mulling spices, oranges, apricot brandy

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mulled-wine-469902 (may not work)