Walker’s Mulled Wine


whole cloves

whole star anise

cinnamon sticks

whole nutmeg, smashed

bottles dry red wine (such as Blaufränkisch, Zweigelt, or Pinot Noir)

(6- x 1-inch) orange peel strips (from 2 large oranges)

vanilla bean pods, halved lengthwise

pure maple syrup

honey

applejack brandy (such as Laird’s) (optional)