What you need:
- 1-750ml Bottle of Garnacha or bold red wine
- 5-Blood Oranges or Large Navel oranges
- ¼ cup-Lavender syrup
- 6-Cinnamon Sticks
- 4-Star Anise
- 4-Whole Cloves
- Whole Fresh Cranberries-optional garnish
In a large pot or crockpot add the juice of 2 oranges, lavender syrup and wine. Add cinnamon sticks. Use tea strainers to add star anise and cloves to the pot. Cut 3 oranges in half and slice, adding to the pot.
Crockpot: Cook on low for 60 minutes before switing to the "warm" setting.
Stovetop: heat pot over medium-high heat until wine begins to simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover and let simmer for at least thirty minutes or up to 2 hours.
When done remove cloves and star anise. Serve with an orange slice and a cinnamon stick and fresh cranberries, if desired.