1cup pure cranberry juiceany cranberry juice will work but if you use a 'cranberry cocktail' lower the amount of maple syrup you use
1/4cupmaple syrup or honey
1inch piece ginger, sliced
1orange, sliced
3whole cinnamon sticks
2star anise
3whole clovestry 1/4 tsp ground cloves if you don't have whole
Garnishes: cranberries, rosemary sprigs, cinnamon sticks, orange slices from the pot of mulled wine
Optional: 1/3 cup bourbon, 2-3 cardamom pods
Instructions
Pour wine, cranberry juice and maple syrup into a medium pot and stir to mix. Add bourbon if using.
Slice ginger and orange and add to pot. Measure spices and add to pot.
Once all ingredients are in the pot, bring to a simmer over medium heat (look for small bubbles starting to rise to the surface - should take about 5 minutes). Then reduce to medium low and cook for 10 minutes.
Serve warm with garnishes.
Notes
Any cranberry juice will work but if you use a 'cranberry cocktail' lower the amount of maple syrup you use
Need a non-alcoholic version? Try making this recipe by replacing the wine with cranberry juice too.