Christmas Mulled Wine

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 2-3 bags of chai
• 2 cups red wine ((Cabernet Sauvignon or other))
• 1/4 cup honey ((or more if desired))
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1-2 star anise ((optional))
• 1/4 cup frozen cranberries
• 1/2 apple, sliced
• 1/2 orange, sliced
• vanilla ice cream

Instructions

1. 1

   Boil water in a medium pot, turn of the heat, and steep bags of chai for up to 5 minutes, or as directed on the package.

2. 2

   Pour wine into the pot along with honey, orange juice, cinnamon sticks, star anise, cranberries, apple and orange slices.

3. 3

   Simmer over medium-low heat for 10-15 minutes until hot.

4. 4

   Place a scoop of ice cream in each glass, pour mulled wine over top, and garnish with fruit from the pot or fresh pieces of fruit. Enjoy!