| • | 3 1/4 cups dry red wine |
| • | 1 cup spiced rum |
| • | 1:1 ratio of 1/4 cup water and 1/4 cup The Perfect Purée Mandarin/Tangerine Concentrate, thawed |
| • | 1 cup honey, or to taste |
| • | 1 tbsp. cardamom pods |
| • | 1 tbsp. allspice berries |
| • | 2 tsp. whole cloves |
| • | Peel of one orange |
| • | 2 4-inch pieces of cinnamon |
| • | 1-inch piece dried ginger |
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| Method: |
| 1. | Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat and simmer 1 to 2 hours. Do not boil. |
| 2. | Strain into a serving jug. |
| 3. | Serve warm garnished with slices of orange and star anise pods. |
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