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Metropolitan Museum Mulled Wine

Name: Metropolitan Museum Mulled Wine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 bottle of red wine; 1/4 cup honey; 1 orange, sliced; 1/4 cup brandy; 4 whole cloves; 2 cinnamon sticks; 1 star anise

This mulled wine draws inspiration from the haunting and transformative moment Theo experiences in the Metropolitan Museum, encapsulating the warmth and depth of that life-altering day.

Prep: 15 minutesCook: 25 minutesServes 8 servingsEasy

Ingredients

1 bottle of red wine
1/4 cup honey
1 orange, sliced
1/4 cup brandy
4 whole cloves
2 cinnamon sticks
1 star anise

Instructions

1
In a large pot, combine wine, honey, orange slices, brandy, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and star anise.
2
Heat over medium heat until just simmering. Do not boil.
3
Reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes.
4
Strain and serve warm.
5
For a non-alcoholic version, substitute red wine with grape juice.