Yay for Mulled Wine

Mulled wine may have to be one of my new favorite drinks.

Although, I did realize tonight that if you leave anything out...it makes a huge difference. So, i thought I would share the recipe that we use...because I love it so much!

1 750ml bottle of full bodied red wine

1 1/2 shots of Brandy

2 small lemons

1 orange

Nutmeg (to taste)

cloves (to taste - I think 7 cloves tastes perfect)

1/4 cup sugar

Cinnamon Sticks

Candy Cane

Slowly heat all ingredients except cinnamon sticks and candy cane together. Bring to almost a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 30 minutes or so. Poor into a glass and garnish with cannamon stick in each up. Some of my friends like adding the candy cane as well...so feel free to try that, although I prefer just the cinnamon stick.

Its a fabulous recipe and takes very little time to prepare...and is sure to be a hit with any group. Also, the fruit tastes great after (or during) the drinking of the wine!