Mulled Wine Recipe

Experience the time-honored charm of traditional Mulled Wine, a delightful blend of spices and red wine, ready in just under 20 minutes. Immerse yourself in the enticing scents and rich flavors, perfect for those cozy moments.

I love to cozy up with a piping hot beverage such as Hot Buttered Rum, Spiked Apple Cider, or even an Apple Cider Hot Toddy during those colder months.

What I Love About This Recipe

• Cozy – Mulled wine is like a warm, comforting hug for your taste buds, making it perfect for chilly evenings.
• Nostalgic – Traditional mulled wine is nostalgic as its aroma and flavors evoke cherished memories of gatherings, holidays, and togetherness, creating a sense of tradition and warmth.
• Versatile – You can prepare it on the stovetop in a large pot or use your slow cooker.
• Quick – It can be made in under 20 minutes, ideal for spontaneous gatherings or when you need a quick mood-lifter.

How to Make Mulled Wine

1. Mix the ingredients. In a large saucepan, stir together all the ingredients.
2. Simmer. Warm the wine just shy of a simmer over medium-high heat, being careful to avoid boiling (alcohol begins to evaporate at 172°F). Reduce the heat to low, cover tightly, and let the wine gently simmer for at least 15 minutes or up to 3 hours.
3. Strain. Use a fine mesh strainer to remove and discard the orange slices, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and star anise. Taste the mulled wine and adjust the sweetness to your liking by adding more sweetener if necessary.
4. Serve. Ladle into heatproof mugs, and garnish with toppings such as orange slices and cinnamon sticks before serving while warm.

Recipe Variations

• Use white wine. You can also enjoy the deliciousness and charm of this recipe when prepared with a dry white wine.
• Make slow cooker mulled wine. Feel free to experiment with a slow cooker on its low setting for mulled wine. However, be cautious, as slow cookers can vary in their interpretation of “low” heat. Keep watch to prevent unintentional overheating and simmering.

Mulled Wine Recipe

Indulge in the timeless allure of classic Mulled Wine, a delightful fusion of spices and red wine, prepared in under 20 minutes. Immerse yourself in its captivating aromas and sumptuous flavors, tailor-made for those snug moments.

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Course: Cocktails

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes minutes

Servings: 6 Servings

Calories: 56kcal

Author: Aimee Mars

Equipment

• ▢
  Large Pot
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  Fine Mesh Sieve

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 750 ml bottle Dry Red Wine
• ▢ 1/4 cup Brandy
• ▢ 1 Orange sliced
• ▢ 8 Whole Cloves
• ▢ 2 Cinnamo Sticks plus more for garnish
• ▢ 2 – 3 Star Anise
• ▢ 2 – 4 tablespoons Maple Syrup or honey
• ▢ Orange Slices optional garnish

Instructions

• Mix the ingredients. In a large saucepan, stir together all the ingredients.
• Simmer. Warm the wine just shy of a simmer over medium-high heat, being careful to avoid boiling (alcohol begins to evaporate at 172°F). Reduce the heat to low, cover tightly, and let the wine gently simmer for at least 15 minutes or up to 3 hours.
• Strain. Use a fine mesh strainer to remove and discard the orange slices, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and star anise. Taste the mulled wine and adjust the sweetness to your liking by adding more sweetener if necessary.
• Serve. Ladle into heatproof mugs, and garnish with toppings such as orange slices and cinnamon sticks before serving while warm.

Notes

• Use white wine. You can also enjoy the deliciousness and charm of this recipe when prepared with a dry white wine.
• Make slow cooker mulled wine. Feel free to experiment with a slow cooker on its low setting for mulled wine. However, be cautious, as slow cookers can vary in their interpretation of “low” heat. Keep watch to prevent unintentional overheating and simmering.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 56kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 54IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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