Mulled Wine

Serves 10

Enjoy Claire Tansey's mulled wine any time of year.

orange

1½

sweet apple cider, non-alcoholic

3 tbsp

granulated sugar

1 tbsp

whole cloves

cinnamon sticks

star anise

2 bottles

dry red wine

Use a vegetable peeler to take the zest off the orange in long strips. Drop the zest into a medium pot, then juice the orange and add the juice to the pot as well. Add the apple cider, sugar (if using) and spices. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes
Add the red wine and heat gently (but do not boil) until heated through. Serve warm.