Mulled Wine Recipe

Mulled wine in a glass with an orange slice and star anise for garnish.

5 from 1 vote

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.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Cocktails

Cuisine: American

Servings: Servings

Calories: 56kcal

Author: Aimee Mars

Equipment

Large Pot
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.

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