Ingredients
2 bottles red wine I like to use one sweet red and one dry red.
4 cups apple cider
1/2 cup brandy
1/4 cup honey
4 cinnamon sticks
2 oranges sliced
8 whole cloves
12 black peppercorns
Additional cinnamon sticks and orange slices for garnish
Combine the cider, wine, brandy, honey, cinnamon sticks, orange slices, cloves, and peppercorns in a large pot.
Simmer over low heat for 10-15 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
Remove cloves and peppercorns.
Serve in heatproof glasses or mugs.
Garnish with a cinnamon stick and / or orange slice.
Gyðja Sheila McNallen
~ From The Runestone, December 2024 ~