What better way to warm up on a cold day, then with some mulled wine. Read on for this very easy recipe.

Usually in December, I enjoy going to the Distillery District for the Toronto Christmas Market. Shopping, food and best of all, warming up by the fire with a cup of mulled wine. Sadly this year the Christmas market won’t be taking place which means if I want mulled wine, I’ll just have to make it.

Ingredients:

• 750mL bottle of red wine (dry)
• 1/4 cup of sugar
• 5 cloves
• 4 cardamom pods
• 3-4 slices of orange
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 whole star anise
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1/4 brandy

Directions:

Mix all ingredients a slow cooker. Heat on low for 1 hour. Strain spices and orange slices. Serve!