Holiday Cocktails Part #1: Mulled Wine and Hot Apple Cider

Ok guys this post is mixing 2 of my very, VERY favourite things, Christmas (because I'm a huge kid at

heart) and Red Wine! I don't think it will be news to you all that I love myself a glass, or 3 (don't judge), of red wine. With this being said here we have one of the most traditional

holiday cocktails around; mulled wine. And for our non-alcoholic option we have a Hot Apple Cider. Check back on Christmas Eve for our Holiday Cocktails Part #2!

Mulled Wine

Ingredients:

• 1 bottle of red wine of your chosing

• 3 cups apple cider

• 1 Orange sliced

• 5 whole cloves

• 3 cinnamon sticks

• 3 star anise

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a large sauce pan and bring to a simmer

2. Allow mixture to simmer for 10-15 minutes

3. Pour into wine glasses and serve immediately

Yield: about 6-8 glasses, depending how big the glasses are ;)

Time: 25 minutes

Hot Apple Cider (Not Shown)

Ingredients:

• 5 cups apple cider

• Zest of one orange

• 5 whole cloves

• 3 cinnamon sticks

• 3 star anise

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a large sauce pan and bring to a boil.

2. Allow mixture to simmer for 10-15 minutes

3. Pour into wine glasses and serve immediately

Yield: about 4 glasses

Time: 25 minutes