Mulled Wine With Cranberries

By sandiB2010

Cranberry juice cocktail and fresh cranberries give this favorite winter warmer a tart kick.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups cranberry juice cocktail
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 2 pieces star anise
• 3 cups dry red wine (such as Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon)
• 1/2 cup fresh cranberries

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, combine the cranberry juice cocktail, sugar, cinnamon sticks, and star anise. Simmer for 15 minutes.

Stir in the wine and cranberries and bring back to a simmer. Serve warm.