Winter Is Coming! Here's A 7-Step Recipe To Make Mulled Wine

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1. Gather Your Ingredients

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2. Prepare the Ingredients

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3. Combine Ingredients in a Saucepan

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4. Heat but Do Not Boil

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5. Simmer and Infuse

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6. Strain and Serve

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7. Serve Warm

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