Non-Alcoholic Mulled Wine (Spiced Hot Grape Juice)

Ingredients

• 1.0 L Grape Juice
• 16 tbsp Cinnamon stick
• 10 cup Star anise
• 2 tsp Cloves
• 1 piece(s) Orange
• 28 cup Cranberries
• 22 tbsp Maple syrup or honey
• 5 tbsp Rosemary sprig

Instructions

1. Prepare the spices and orange: Get the cinnamon sticks, star anise, cloves, and orange slices (or orange peel) ready. If using fresh cranberries, give them a quick rinse.
2. Combine and heat: Pour the grape juice into a medium saucepan. Add the cinnamon sticks, star anise, cloves, and orange slices (or orange peel). If you like, add all of the cranberries.
3. Simmer gently: Heat over low to medium-low heat and stir until well combined. Do not let it boil; heat only until small bubbles appear around the edges and the spices are fragrant.
4. Adjust sweetness: Taste, and if it is not sweet enough, add some maple syrup or honey and stir until dissolved.
5. Let it steep: Turn off the heat and let it sit in the pot for a short while so the spices infuse into the grape juice.
6. Serve: Strain out the spices and orange slices, then pour into heatproof mugs. Garnish with fresh orange slices, cranberries, or a rosemary sprig, and serve right away!

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