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Step 1
Pour a whole bottle of red wine into a medium-sized pot.
Step 2
Wash the citruses (two oranges and one lemon) thoroughly under running water. Scrub them well with a clean soft brush. Peel them all, carefully avoiding the bitter white part (the pith).
Step 3
Add the peel into the pot. Juice the rest of the citruses, add the juice directly into the pot.
Step 4
Add the spices: cinnamon stick, cloves and star anise. Add the honey as well.
Step 5
Partially cover the pot and gently warm up the mixture over medium heat. Do not bring it to boil - if it’s steaming, it’s hot enough.
Step 6
Have a taste. Is it sweet enough? If not, it’s a good moment to add more honey.
Step 7
Reduce the heat to a minimum and let the wine simmer for 30 minutes. Don’t be tempted to extend the cooking time, the flavours won’t improve. Quite the contrary: it will turn treacly and overly spiced.
Step 8
Pour in 3 tablespoons of fortified wine (Sherry, Port, Madeira), stir them in. We’re adding it at the end to prevent the alcohol from evaporating completely.
Step 9
Strain the wine and pour it into heat-resistant glasses or cups.
Step 10
Serve warm, with a garnish of your choice (refer back to the ingredients list for some inspiration).