MULLED MERLOT

Mulled Merlot image

This mulled wine recipe is sure to warm up your holiday guests! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 cinnamon sticks (3 inches each)
4 whole cloves
2 bottles (750 ml each) merlot
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup brandy
1 medium orange, thinly sliced
Optional: Orange wedges and cinnamon sticks

Steps:

Place cinnamon sticks and cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag., In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the wine, sugar, orange juice, brandy and orange slices. Add spice bag. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour or until heated through. Discard spice bag and orange slices. Serve warm; if desired, garnish with orange wedges and additional cinnamon sticks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 4mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.