Mulled Wine That Warms Your Soul

• 10 cardamom pods (split in half)
• 2 cinnamon sticks (whole)
• 6 cloves
• 100 g fresh gingerroot (sliced)
• 1 (750 ml) bottle red wine
• 85 g sugar
• 1 fluid ounce vodka (optional)
• 1 orange, sliced for serving

1. Pour wine into a sauce pan with the wine, sugar and spices.
2. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Turn off the heat and leave to macerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
4. Add the vodka, a slice of orange and serve.

cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, fresh gingerroot, red wine, sugar, vodka, orange

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mulled-wine-that-warms-your-soul-327189 (may not work)