Ingredients

The following ingredients have 5 Servings
  • 1 bottle (75cl) fruity red wine
  • 1 whole star anise
  • 2 slices fresh ginger ((no need to peel))
  • 3 green cardamom pods (gently crushed)
  • 3 whole cloves
  • generous pinch of freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) mild-flavored honey
  • optional: 1/4 cup (60ml) Pear Williams (or another eau-de-vie, or Cognac, brandy or port)

Instruction

  • Pour the wine into a nonreactive saucepan. Add the spices and honey, and bring to simmer. Turn off heat, and let stand 15 minutes.
  • Reheat the wine until it’s warm and steamy, turn off the heat, and add the eau-de-vie or brandy, if using. Pour the wine into heat-resistant glasses to serve.