Mulled wine
Ingredients
2 x 750ml red wine
50-100g sugar (I like Demerara) the amount will be according to your taste
2 Oranges cut into slices
3 star anise
12 cloves
4 cinnamon sticks
120ml brandy
Method
Put everything into a large saucepan and put onto a medium heat until it gets to just before simmering. Turn down to your lowest setting and leave it for at least half an hour.
Enjoy the smell of Christmas throughout your house long before you get to drink it.