Orange & cranberry spiced mulled wine

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Warm up with this deliciously festive and fruity mulled wine from local liquery Sovrano Limoncello.

Ingredients

• 750ml full-bodied red wine
• 500ml water
• 300ml Sovrano Orangello
• 1/4 cup brandy (optional)
• 1 orange
• 1 tsp whole cloves
• 1/2 tsp mixed spice
• 1 star anise
• 2 cinnamon quills
• 1 cup frozen cranberries
• 150g brown sugar, approx
• Sliced oranges and mint sprigs, to serve (optional)

Method

1. In a large saucepan combine the wine, water, Sovrano Orangello, and brandy.
2. Stud the orange with cloves and add to the liquid with the mixed spice, star anise and cinnamon quills; heat gently until simmering.
3. Add the cranberries and sugar, adjusting the sweetness to your taste. Keep the mulled wine on the stove on a very low setting and serve piping hot, decorated with sliced oranges and mint sprigs, if desired.