Vinho quente com brandy

Ingredientes

• 2 bottles red wine (see notes)
• 1 cup apple juice
• 1 cup brandy
• 1/2 cup maple syrup (see notes)
• 1 orange (sliced with the skin on)
• 4 cinnamon sticks (plus extra for garnish)
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon whole cloves
• 6 whole star anise
• Optional garnishes: orange slices, cinnamon sticks, star anise, cranberries

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   Heat wine: Add all the ingredients to a large pot over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   As soon as you start to see steam rising from the pot, reduce the heat to medium. Keep the pot on the heat for 15 minutes for the spices to infuse the wine.

3. 3

   Serve: Strain the mulled wine through a colander to remove the orange slices and spices. Return it to the pot and keep it warm over low heat.

4. 4

   To serve, ladle the wine into thick-walled wine glasses and top with any or all of the optional garnishes.