Mulled Wine

makes about 3 cups

1 bottle red wine

1 mulling spice sachet

1/4 cup granulated or brown sugar (or maple syrup)

1 tablespoon brandy

1. Bring the wine to a simmer in a saucepot over medium heat.

2. Pour the wine into the bowl of a crockpot. Add the mulling spice sachet. Cover and simmer over low heat for 2 hours.

3. After 2 hours, sweeten with sugar and add the brandy. Simmer for another half-hour before serving.