This simple mulled wine recipe is so easy to make. Basically throw everything into a pot and bring it to a simmer. It gets even better as the flavours meld together and makes your house smell wine-derful! Pick up a bottle of wine (or two…or three) at one of our local wineries. York, Durham, and Headwaters is home to many exceptional wineries, and this article highlights some of our top picks across the region.

Ingredients
- 1 bottle light/medium bodied red wine (I suggest pinot noir)
- 1/4 cup demerara sugar
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 3 star anise
- 4 whole cloves
- 1 orange, sliced
- 1 blood orange, sliced
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine all ingredients and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
- To serve, pour into mugs and garnish with a slice of blood orange, a star anise, and cinnamon stick!
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