Classic mulled wine

• red wine↗750ml bottle bottle
• cinnamon stick↗1 large large

  or 2 small ones

• star anise2
• cloves↗4
• lemon zest↗2 strips strips

  pared using a vegetable peeler

• caster sugar↗4 tbsp tbsp

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Put the red wine, cinnamon, star anise, cloves, lemon zest and sugar in a large pan. Cook on a low heat for 10 mins.

2. 2

   Remove from the heat and cool, leaving to infuse for about 30 mins.

3. 3

   To serve, heat without boiling, stir in the sloe gin (if using, see tip below) and pour into mugs or heatproof glasses.