Mulled Wine (Hot Wine, Christmas Wine, Vin Chaud)

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   Combine the cider, wine, honey, orange zest, orage juice, cloves, and allspice in a large pot. Place cinnamon stick pieces and fennel seeds in a cheesecloth and tie with kitchen string or place in a tea ball. Add to pot. Bring mixture to a boil, then immediately reduce heat and simmer over low for 10 minutes. Remove cheesecloth or tea ball. Pour into mugs, add an orange peel to each for garnish, and serve.

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   Make ahead or storage tip: Once cooled, mulled wine can be poured into a pitcher and refrigerated for up to 3 days. Reheat gently.

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   Alternate method: If you don't have a cheesecloth or tea ball, add the spices directly to the pot and strain the mulled wine prior to serving by pouring it through a fine mesh sieve. You can do this by glass as your serve or strain the entire pot at once into a pitcher.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.