Mulled Wine Recipe
European · Beverage · 25 min total
A warm, spiced red wine infused with citrus and aromatic spices, perfect for cozy winter evenings.
5
min prep
min prep
20
min cook
min cook
6
servings
servings
180
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1 bottle (750 ml) dry red wine, such as Merlot or Zinfandel
- 1/4 cup honey or brown sugar
- 1 orange, sliced into rounds
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 6 whole cloves
- 3 star anise
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/4 cup brandy or orange liqueur (optional)
Instructions
- Combine red wine, honey, orange slices, cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, and nutmeg in a large pot.
- Warm over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until honey dissolves and mixture is hot but not boiling (about 10 minutes).
- Reduce heat to low and let simmer gently for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Remove from heat. Stir in brandy if using.
- Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a heatproof pitcher or directly into mugs. Serve warm.
Tips
- Garnish each mug with a fresh orange slice and a cinnamon stick.
- Leftover mulled wine can be refrigerated and reheated gently.
- Adjust sweetness to taste by adding more honey or sugar.
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