A holiday classic and a winter staple, mulled wine is a warm and soothing sipper during the crisp months of the year. Storied Goods suggests dropping a few of their flavor-infused sugar cubes, adjusting depending on your desired sweetness level. Opt for Cinnamon Vanilla for a sweet and spicy flavor or choose Orange Cherry for a festive and tart twist.
Combine wine, brandy, orange slices, cloves, cinnamon, star anise, and sugar cubes to a large saucepan. Stir briefly to combine. Place over medium-high heat until it just barely reaches a simmer. (Avoid letting it bubble; you don’t want to boil off the alcohol.) Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for at least 15 minutes or up to 3 hours.
Strain through a fine-mesh strainer and discard orange slices, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and star anise. Taste and add extra sweetener if needed.
Serve warm in a mug, topped with garnishes, accompanied with good company and cozy stories.
