Merry Mulled Wine

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Ingredients

1 1/2 liters of Zinfandel or Merlot

Zest strips from one orange

1 1/2 cups muscovado sugar or other dark brown sugar

2 tsp black peppercorn, lightly crushed

One, 3-inch cinnamon stick, broken into pieces

1 tsp nutmeg

3 bay leaves

1 tsp fennel seeds, lightly crushed

2 star anise

Wrap fennel seeds, cinnamon pieces, and lightly crushed peppercorn in cheesecloth and secure with kitchen twine.
Pour wine into a large saucepan and add your aromatic bag, bay leaves, star anise, orange strips, and nutmeg.
Cover and simmer for ten minutes, then remove from heat and let stand for 30 minutes.
Take out bag and orange strips. Then stir in sugar until dissolved. Serve warm and enjoy!