Vin Chaud (serves 6) " Vin chaud " is a French term that means hot wine. This spiced, fragrant wine will bring a touch of French elegance to your gathering. f1 BOTTLE OF RED WINE f⅓ CUP SUGAR f1 ORANGE, CUT INTO SLICES f½ VANILLA BEAN, CUT LENGTHWISE f 10 CLOVES f2 CINNAMON STICKS f1 STAR ANISE Heat the wine, sugar, vanilla, cloves, cinnamon and anise in a saucepan over medium-high heat until the sugar dissolves (approx. five minutes). Make sure you don't let the wine come to a boil. Turn the heat down and simmer for 40 minutes. Remove the spices, stir the mixture and pour into six glasses. Garnish with orange slices and serve hot. h . SPIRITED VIRGINIA | JANUARY | FEBRUARY | MARCH 2024 39 ks sta ar y p e in er g w e f a t c r o f t m h r h e s i p l w w n t i ti e r Th es e d rin