Name: Tart Cherry Mulled Wine
Prep time: 6 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: 1 quart tart cherry juice ((we used RW Knudsen brand // NOT tart cherry concentrate)); 2 tbsp orange peel ((from ~1/2 orange // orange part only — the white pith will add bitterness)); 2 whole cinnamon sticks; 5 whole cloves; 2 whole star anise; 0.25 cup freshly squeezed orange juice ((from ~1 orange)); 3 oz whiskey or spiced rum ((optional // 1 oz per serving)); null null Orange rounds; null null Extra cinnamon sticks or whole spices

Instructions

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1

To a large saucepan, add tart cherry juice (1 quart), orange peel (2 tbsp), cinnamon sticks (2 whole), cloves (5 whole), star anise (2 whole), and freshly squeezed orange juice (0.25 cup).
2

Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce to medium-low and cook for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to develop. Remove from the heat, strain through a fine mesh strainer, and stir in whiskey or spiced rum (3 oz) (if using). Serve warm.
3

Best when fresh. Leftovers will keep stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Reheat in a saucepan or the microwave until warm. Not freezer friendly.