Porter’s Mulled Wine

Serves 4-5

Food Writer, Dave Clapson adds the cranberries and cinnamon sticks to this perfectly delicious Porter's Mulled Wine.

1 bottle

good quality red wine

1 stick

cinnamon

star anise

1/4 teaspoon

whole cloves

whole orange, zest (peel using vegetable peeler for large strips)

cinnamon sticks, garnish

fresh cranberries, garnish

Place the first 6 ingredients in a medium pot and bring to a simmer on medium-high heat.
Reduce to low heat and let steep for 30 minutes.
Remove aromatics from wine, add brandy and tonic syrup and stir.
Keep warm on stove until ready to serve.