Step 1

Combine all the ingredients in a Dutch oven or medium heavy-bottomed pot; briefly stir.

Step 2

Warm over medium heat until steaming and just barely reaches a simmer (about 5 minutes) - keep a close eye on it. Once you start seeing tiny bubbles at the surface, reduce the heat to very low.

Step 3

Continue cooking over very low heat for another 5-10 minutes. Taste and add more sweetener, if desired.

Step 4

Remove the spices from the wine and serve warm in heatproof glasses or mugs.

Step 5

If you expect to finish off the mulled wine within 20 minutes or so, you can keep it on the stove over extra-low heat (it will become more spicy with time). Otherwise, remove it from the heat, cover, and rewarm over low heat if necessary.NOTE: For tips and info about the wine, making it in a crock pot, a non-alcoholic version, variations, and storage, please refer to the article. Lots of great info included!