Skip the usual eggnog and wine—this Winter Orange Drink with star anise and brown sugar brings bold, festive flavor to your holiday table. It’s a warm, aromatic surprise that pairs beautifully with classic roasts and cozy gatherings. Perfect for hosts who want to serve something memorable and merry!

Recipe courtesy Lines+Angles.

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Winter Orange Drink With Star Anise and Brown Sugar

Makes 4 servings

• 10 ounces freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla rooibos tea
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1.5 ounces rum, to taste
• 4 cinnamon sticks
• 4 star anise

1. Place the orange juice in a pan with 1-1/4 cup of water and bring it to a boil. Add the tea, remove from the heat, and leave to infuse for about 5 minutes. Strain through a sieve. Sweeten with brown sugar and mix in the rum to taste.
2. Divide into 4 glasses, garnish each with 1 cinnamon stick and a star anise, and serve.