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Mulled Red Wine

Name: Mulled Red Wine
Ingredients: 8 whole cloves; 4 whole black peppercorns; 4 (3- by 1/2-inch) strips fresh lemon zest; 4 (4- by 1/2-inch) strips fresh orange zest; 4 cups dry red wine (from two 750-ml bottles); 1/2 cup kirsch or other cherry-flavored brandy; 1 1/2 cups water; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick; 1 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise; Garnish: cinnamon sticks; a 4-inch square of cheesecloth; kitchen string

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Put cloves, peppercorns, and zest on cheesecloth, then tie closed to form a bag.
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Combine wine, kirsch, water, sugar, cinnamon stick, vanilla bean, and cheesecloth bag in a 4-quart saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring.
3.
Simmer 10 minutes. Serve warm.

Recipes sourced from Epicurious.com.

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