Serves 4-6

470ml apple cider
1 x 750ml bottle of red wine
3 tbsp honey
Zest and juice of 1 orange
½ tsp ground cloves
Small pinch of ground all-spice
2 cinnamon sticks, each broken in half
½ tsp fennel seeds, crushed

To serve:
Orange peels, optional, for garnish

1. Combine all the ingredients in a large pot over a high heat.
2. Bring to a boil, then immediately reduce the heat and simmer on low for 10-12 minutes.
3. Strain the mulled wine through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher. At this stage, the wine can be cooled and refrigerated for up to three days; just reheat when ready to serve.
4. Pour into mugs to serve, adding an orange peel to each if desired.

Per Serving 181kcals, 0.2g fat (0g saturated), 23.7g carbs, 18.6g sugars, 0.3g protein, 1.5g fibre, 0.01g sodium