This is a fairly standard recipe of mulled wine but feel free to experiment with your favorite spices and fruit that suits you best.

INGREDIENTS:

1 bottle of red one 750 ml

1 cut fresh cranberries

2-anise star

6 pieces black pepper corn

6 pieces whole all spice

4 pieces cardamom

3 pieces crystallized ginger

1 stick cinnamon

3 whole cloves

1/2 cup brown sugar

½ lemon peel

½ orange peel

STEPS:

In large saucepan, combine the red wine and all the ingredients and bring to a gentle simmer over low heat for about 20 minutes until the sugar is dissolved and the spices are fully integrated.

Strain the spices and serve hot with your favorite Christmas cookies.