Thirsty Thursdays: Mulled Wine
By: Leah Rodrigues
Published: December 22, 2011

'Tis the season for warm spices, citrus fruits, and hearty red wine.  Mulled wine is a holiday tradition and can be the perfect night cap on a cold winter's day.  Orange zest, cinnamon, and cloves steep in red wine flavored with sweet Portuguese Port and a dash of Gran Marnier (orange liquor) until just warm.  You do not want to boil mulled wine because it will burn off the alcohol and change the flavor.  This holiday season, make a delicious pot of mulled wine for you and all your guests.
Mulled Wine
Recipe from TasteFood
1 1/2 cups Port wine
	1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
	1/2 cup Cointreau or Gran Marnier
	1/3 cup brown sugar
	zest of 2 oranges, cut in strips
	10 cloves
	2 cinnamon sticks
	2 bottles dry red wine
	Fresh orange slices for garnish
For recipe directions, click here.