🍂 Fall Drink Recipe: Mulled Wine

Perfect for chilly evenings and cozy gatherings!

🍷 Ingredients:

• 1 bottle of dry red wine (Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, or Zinfandel)

• 2 cinnamon sticks

• 4 whole cloves

• 2 star anise

• 1 orange, sliced

• ¼ cup brandy (optional, but adds depth)

• ¼ cup honey or sugar (adjust to taste)

🫕 Instructions:

1. In a large saucepan, combine wine, spices, orange slices, and sweetener.

2. Warm gently over low heat for 20–30 minutes — don’t boil!

3. Stir in brandy, taste, and adjust sweetness.

4. Strain into mugs and garnish with a cinnamon stick or orange twist.

🌟 Serving Tip:

Serve in heatproof glasses alongside a plate of ginger cookies or roasted nuts.
This drink fills your home with an irresistible autumn aroma and warms everyone from the inside out.

Perfect Pairings:
Pumpkin pie, apple crumble, or a crackling fire 🔥