Hot Spiced Wine

A quick version of mulled wine, this party drink highlights a wonderful blend of spice and citrus. From Christmas with Southern Living 2004 cookbook.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Yields: 13 cups

Ingredients

•  cheesecloth
• 2 (3 inch)  cinnamon sticks
• 2  teaspoons whole cloves
• 1  teaspoon whole allspice
• 6  cups  fruity red wine (such as Beaujolais or Pinot Noir)
• 6  cups apple cider
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 1  orange, thinly sliced
• 1  lemon, thinly sliced
• 1  lime, thinly sliced

Directions

1. Place first 3 ingredients on an 8" square of cheesecloth; tie with string. Place spice bag in a Dutch oven. Add red wine and remaining 5 ingredients; bring to a simmer over low heat (do not boil). Keep at a simmer while serving. Ladle into mugs.
2. Note: For a nonalcoholic version, omit wine and substitute more apple cider.