Glühwein, Mulled Wine

Glühwein, Mulled Wine

1 bottle dry Red Wine

1/2 c. of Raw Cane Sugar

Juice and peel of one small Orange

2 Cardamom pods

4 Cloves

2 Bay Leaves

2 Cinnamon Sticks

Put all ingredients in a heavy bottomed pan. Stir to melt the sugar. Heat the mixture over low heat, and leave for about an hour - it should never boil, just sort of seethe.

Serve in small mugs (straining out the peel and spices), with optional shot of brandy, kirsch or other liqueur.

Notes: You may vary the sweetener to change the taste - honey is interesting, as is dark brown sugar or molasses.