Mulled Wine
Warm, spiced, and comforting, mulled wine is the perfect drink for chilly evenings and festive gatherings. This delightful recipe transforms simple ingredients into an aromatic experience that fills your home with cozy scents. With hints of cinnamon, cloves, and citrus, each sip is like a warm hug in a mug. Perfect for gatherings or a quiet night in, this mulled wine is sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bottle (750ml) dry red wine
- 2 cups fresh apple cider
- 4 whole cinnamon sticks
- 8 whole cloves
- 2 star anise (optional)
- Zest of 1 orange and 1 sliced orange
- ¼ cup honey or brown sugar (to taste)
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on the counter for easy access.
- In a large saucepan, combine the red wine and apple cider. Stir gently.
- Add cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, orange zest, and ginger (if using).
- Gradually mix in honey or brown sugar until desired sweetness is achieved.
- Simmer on low heat for 20–30 minutes to allow flavors to infuse.
- Strain through a fine mesh sieve into mugs and garnish with an orange slice or cinnamon stick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Feel free to swap red wine with white or add a splash of brandy for extra warmth. Enhance flavor by experimenting with seasonal spices like nutmeg. For a non-alcoholic version, use grape juice or cranberry juice mixed with sparkling water.