Step 1

Pour red wine and honey into saucepan. Stir well to combine.

Step 2

Add orange, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and star anise.

Step 3

Heat over MED-LOW until mixture is close to simmering and is almost too hot to touch.

Step 4

Reduce heat to LOW, cover, and cook 10 minutes. Watch to make sure it doesn't simmer too much or boil.

Step 5

If using rosemary, add to pot. Cook 10 more minutes.

Step 6

Remove from heat and strain through a fine mesh sieve.

Step 7

Serve warm and enjoy responsibly.