Mulled Wine Recipe

Mulled wine is truly one of our favorite fall staples. Not only is it easy and quick to make, but it is the perfect drink to accompany a cozy night by the fireside or to add a festive touch to a more formal fall gathering.

Finding the right mulled wine may be tricky, but this recipe from Food Network is a favorite treat of ours for those cooler autumn nights.

Ingredients (8 servings)

• 4 cups apple cider
• 1 (750-ml) bottle red wine, such as Cabernet Sauvignon
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 orange, zested and juiced
• 4 whole cloves
• 3 star anise
• 4 oranges, peeled, for garnish

Directions

Mix the cider, wine, honey, cinnamon sticks, zest, juice, cloves, and star anise in a large saucepan. Then bring to a boil and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.

Pour into mugs or antique glasses {our favorite}. Add an orange peel to each and they're ready for your guests.

We incorporated mulled wine and unique glasses into our Spooky Soirée celebration for an enchanting look – not to mention the dark color adds a bewitching touch to the evening.

Our photographer and Laura's middle daughter, Sara Kate, was inspired by a similar gathering she hosted last Halloween. You can read Sara Kate's tips and tricks behind this tablescape in this blog post, Sara Kate On: Spooky Soirée.

Find more recipes for festive cocktails that will take you through fall and winter in the latest edition of our lifestyle magazine, Toast.