MULLED WINE

      INGREDIENTS (6-8 SERVINGS)

• • 2 large oranges
  • 4¼ cups/1 liter red wine
  • 1¼ cups/10 ounces brandy
  • ½ cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 6 whole cloves
  • 3 cardamom pods, slightly crushed 

INSTRUCTIONS

Using a peeler, remove the peel in strips from 1 orange then juice. Slice the other orange into rounds and reserve for garnish. In a nonreactive saucepan, combine orange peel, juice and the rest of the ingredients. Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes. Increase the heat to high, bring mixture to a boil, then immediately reduce the heat to low. Simmer gently until flavors meld, about 30 minutes. Strain the mixture, discarding the solids. Ladle into cups or mugs. Garnish each with a reserved orange round.

Recipe courtesy of New York Times' cooking website