Last-Minute Mulled Wine

ABOUT
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For unexpected guests, throw together the classic Last-Minute Mulled
Wine with ingredients you probably have in the pantry. When unexpected
guests arrive at the door, there's no easier party punch than Last-
Minute Mulled Wine. Got a bottle of red wine lying around? Spike it
with warm pantry spices like cinnamon and star anise, then amp up the
flavor even further with a splash of bourbon or brandy. That's how you
capture the holidays in a mug.

INGREDIENTS
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1/2 bottle  Fruity red wine (such as Beaujolais or syrah)
      2 oz  Bourbon or brandy
         2  Star anise pods
         1  Long strip of lemon or orange peel
     1 tsp  Sugar

   Garnish  2 Cinnamon sticks

     Glass  Mugs or punch cups

DIRECTIONS
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Add all of the ingredients to a small saucepan.

Cook over low heat until warm (do not boil), remove from the heat and
let stand for 5 to 10 minutes.

Serve in mugs or punch cups, garnished with cinnamon sticks.

PROFILE
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Flavors       : [Spicy] [Sweet]
Base Spirit   : [Bourbon / American Whiskey] [Brandy]
Cocktail Type : [Classics] [Hot] [Punches]
Served        : [Hot/Warm]
Preparation   : [Cooked/Heated]
Strength      : [Medium]
Difficulty    : [Medium]
Hours         : [Evening]
Occasions     : [Christmas] [Hanukkah]
Themes        : [Winter]