Spicy Mulled Holiday Wine (Chianti)
When there's a nip in the air, it's time for a little nip of something warm and cozy. And this spicy mulled Italian wine spiced with brandy, whole cinnamon sticks and more, will be the favorite guest at your next holiday party!
Servings 10
Ingredients
Instructions
- Pour the wine brandy, fresh orange juice into a low stockpot or Dutch oven. Bring to simmer (see note below).1 bottle Chianti, 1 cup brandy, 1 orange
- Add remaining ingredients and simmer on low for at least 1 hour- 2 hours. Turn off the heat and steep until you're ready to seve.6 cinnamon sticks, 1 vanilla pod/bean, whole nutmeg, 1 T whole cloves, 2 T star anise or more to taste, ¼ cup honey, 3 sprigs of rosemary, ¼ cup maple syrup
- Pour over a fine mesh strainer before reheating for serving.
- Serve with extra cinnamon sticks or rosemary sprigs
Notes
Tips:
"Real" Italian Chianti is identified by a rooster symbol around the neck of the bottle. See the right bottle in the ingredient image in the post above. Don’t allow the wine to boil.
"Real" Italian Chianti is identified by a rooster symbol around the neck of the bottle. See the right bottle in the ingredient image in the post above. Don’t allow the wine to boil.
