Vinho quente

Ingredientes

• 750 ml red wine (merlot, cabernet, red zinfandel, red blend)
• 6 whole cloves
• 3 cinnamon sticks
• 3 allspice berries (optional)
• 3 star anise (optional)
• 1 orange (sliced)
• 1/4 cup honey (more or less to taste)
• 1/4 cup brandy (optional)
• cranberries (for garnish)
• rosemary sprig (for garnish)

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   Add the wine, cloves, cinnamon sticks, allspice berries, and star anise (if using) to a medium saucepan or small dutch oven.

2. 2

   Gently drop in the orange slices. You can add honey now as well or wait until serving.

3. 3

   Heat the wine over medium-low heat, watching closely that it does not simmer. You want the wine to come to temperature and stay just below bubbling. Cook for 20 minutes.

4. 4

   Ladle into mugs and garnish with cranberries and rosemary, if desired.