Hot Burgundy Cider
From A Taste of Virginia Cookbook

Prep Time: 5 Min	Cook Time: 20 Min	Ready In: 25 Min	Serving Size: 4.5 Quarts

Ingredients
2 c. water
2 family-size tea bags
3 qt. apple cider
1/2 c. lemon juice
1 c. sugar
6 whole allspice
65 whole cloves
6 (3-in.) sticks cinnamon
6 whole star anise
1 (1-L.) bottle Burgundy
Garnishes: lemon slices, cinnamon sticks

Directions

Bring 2 cups water to boil in a large Dutch oven; remove from heat and add tea bags. Cover tea and let stand 5 minutes; remove tea bags, squeezing gently and discard. Add cider, lemon juice, sugar, allspice, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and anise to Dutch oven; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes; remove and discard spices. Stir in wine; cook until thoroughly heated. Ladle into mugs; garnish if desired.

Yield: 4-1/2 quarts.