"This pared-down mulled wine recipe is great for impromptu entertaining as the weather gets cooler...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 (750 ml) bottle juicy light red wine, such as Beaujolais
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4 ounces brandy
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2 cups fresh apple cider
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2 star anise pods
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6 whole cloves
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2 cinnamon sticks; plus 6 more for serving (optional)