Serves 6–8 / Like its virgin cousin, spiced apple cider, mulled wine incorporates the key holiday spices—cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves—into a deliciously warm and decadent drink.
1 bottle (750 ml) red wine, such as Merlot or Pinot Noir
1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice
1 tablespoon freshly grated orange peel
3 cinnamon sticks
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 ounce brandy (or more to taste)
1/3 cup honey, plus more to taste
1. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Simmer for 10 minutes; do not boil. Adjust sweetness to taste. Serve warm.
PER SERVING: 88 cal, 1% fat cal, 0g fat, 0g sat fat, 0mg chol, 0g protein, 22g carb, 0g fiber, 7mg sodium
