Mulled wine

There many variations of spiced wines around the world. In Ireland and the U.K mulled wine is always associated with Christmas.

Recipe for mulled wine:

• 2 large oranges
• 3 pints of water
• 8oz granulated sugar
• 2-3 cinnamon sticks
• 1/2 vanilla pod
• 10 cloves
• 2 bottles of good red wine
• 3 tablespoons of honey
  
• 1 apple, sliced and cored
• 1 orange, deseeded and sliced
• a dash or two of Brandy

Place all the ingredients into a large pot and slowly bring them to a gentle simmer.

Serve warm.

Gluten free, vegetarian, lactose free.