Chilled mulled wine

Preparation Time 5 minutes
Cooking Time 10 minutes

Ingredients (serves 12)
* 250ml (1 cup) fresh orange
* juice, strained
* 55g (1/4 cup) caster sugar
* 2 x 7cm cinnamon sticks
* 8 whole cloves
* 2 x 750ml btls chilled sparkling shiraz


Method
1. Stir orange juice, sugar, cinnamon and cloves in a saucepan over medium heat for 2 minutes or until sugar dissolves. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes or until syrup thickens. Set aside for 5 minutes to cool.
2. Transfer to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Place in the fridge for 3 hours to infuse.
3. Remove and discard the cinnamon sticks and cloves. Pour syrup among serving glasses. Top with sparkling wine and serve immediately.

Notes & tips
* You can prepare this recipe to the end of step 2 up to 2 days ahead. Continue from step 3 just before serving.

Source
Australian Good Taste
Recipe by Sarah Hobbs