A delicious non-alcoholic alternative to mulled wine, made with tart cherry juice! Warming, perfect for the holidays, and guaranteed to make your kitchen smell AMAZING. Just 5 ingredients, 1 pot, and 20 minutes required!
To a large saucepan, add tart cherry juice, orange peel, cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, and orange juice.
Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce to medium-low and cook for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to develop. Remove from the heat, strain through a fine mesh strainer, and stir in whiskey or spiced rum (if using). Serve warm.
Best when fresh. Leftovers will keep stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Reheat in a saucepan or the microwave until warm. Not freezer friendly.
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*Loosely adapted from the Mulled Wine by the lovely Gimme Some Oven. *Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated without rum or whiskey.