How to make mulled wine at home for Christmas 2024.

Gather Ingredients, you’ll need 1 bottle of red wine, 2 cups of apple cider, 2-3 tablespoons of honey, 1 sliced orange, 3-4 cloves, 2 cinnamon sticks, and a star anise.

Combine and Heat, in a large pot, combine the red wine, apple cider, sliced orange, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and star anise.

Simmer the Mixture, heat the mixture over low heat for about 15-20 minutes. do not boil, as it will evaporate the alcohol. stir occasionally and let the flavors infuse.

Sweeten to Taste, add honey or sugar gradually, adjusting sweetness as desired. taste and stir until the sweetener dissolves completely.

Serve Warm, strain the mulled wine to remove the spices and orange slices. pour it into mugs or glasses, garnish with a cinnamon stick or an orange slice, and enjoy your festive drink.