I know it's been forever since I posted, but November has been a very busy month for me!! Huge work projects, 4 family/friend birthdays, a sinus infection lasting over a week....you get the idea.
I wanted to share this recipe for mulled wine, which is from my friend Jennifer. It looks delicious, and we will definitely be making some this Thanksgiving weekend.
1 bottle cheap red wine
1 cup sugar (I use the raw brown kind, but any sugar is OK)
1 cup orange juice (or 1 cup orange flavored liquor, if you are feeling frisky)
2 tbsps whole cloves
3 cinnamon sticks
4 chai tea bags
***Optional***1 cup brandy (some people add brandy to the mix, but I find that I get really way toooooo happy, so I leave it out)
In a large pot, heat orange juice to a rolling boil. Add the sugar, stirring constantly so that it doesn't burn. Mix until sugar is melted, then reduce heat to low. Add the wine, whole spices and tea bags. Stir and then let it gradually heat up until you can see steam rising from the pot. Take off burner and taste. Add more sugar or orange juice if needed. Taste again...and again...and again...until it tastes right, or you get dizzy.
Drink up and party down!
It actually tastes better after it has sat over night in the fridge. You can leave the spices in all night, but I would take the tea bags out because they might add a bitter taste. You could also add sliced oranges with the rind on for extra yumminess.
Thanks Jennifer!
