A warm and aromatic mulled wine recipe perfect for cozy winter evenings.
Combine the wine, orange slices, cinnamon sticks, cloves, cardamom pods, star anise, sugar, raisins, and almonds in a saucepan.
Use a non-reactive saucepan to avoid altering the flavor of the wine.
Heat the mixture over low heat until it is warm but not boiling, allowing the spices to infuse.
Stir occasionally to ensure the sugar dissolves completely.
Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes off the heat to allow the flavors to meld.
Cover the saucepan to retain the heat and aroma.
Strain the mulled wine to remove the spices, raisins, and almonds.
Save the strained raisins and almonds as a snack or garnish.
Serve the mulled wine warm in mugs, optionally garnished with a slice of orange or a cinnamon stick.
For an extra touch, pre-warm the mugs to keep the wine hot longer.