Ina Garten's Mulled Wine Recipe for the Holidays

This is a very simple recipe from Ina Garten for Mulled Wine. It's a great drink to serve at holiday parties, or even just to have around when you're feeling a little festive.

Ingredients:

4 cups apple cider

1 (750-ml) bottle red wine, such as Cabernet Sauvignon

1/4 cup honey

2 cinnamon sticks

1 orange, zested and juiced

4 whole cloves

3 star anise

4 oranges, peeled, for garnish

Directions:

Combine the cider, wine, honey, cinnamon sticks, zest, juice, cloves and star anise in a large saucepan, bring to a boil and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Pour into mugs, add an orange peel to each and serve.

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So tell us - what's your favorite holiday cocktail? Have you made this Mulled Wine?