Citrus and Anise Mulled Wine

Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon coriander seed
• 6 allspice berries
• 4 cardamom pods, lightly crushed
• 2 blades mace
• 1 4-inch stick cinnamon
• 1 star anise petal
• 1 750 ml bottle cheap cabernet sauvignon
• 1 orange
• 1/4 cup maple syrup, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon brandy

Directions

1. Toast spices in a skillet on high heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat and transfer to a spice infuser bag (except cinnamon stick).
2. In a small saucepan, bring wine to a bare simmer, then transfer to a slow cooker set on low heat. Add spices, juice of orange, and orange hull. Cover and steep on low heat.
3. After 2 hours, taste wine and add maple syrup and brandy. Cover and steep for another 30 minutes to an hour before serving.