Amazing Classic Mulled Wine Recipe 20 min
Warm up your holidays with this classic mulled wine recipe. It’s a delightful blend of red wine, spices, and citrus, perfect for festive gatherings. Chloe from Sunday Flavor shares her easy-to-make recipe for a comforting and aromatic drink.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bottle (750ml) dry red wine (like Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon)
- 1 orange, sliced
- 1/4 cup brandy (optional)
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 4 whole cloves
- 2 star anise
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup fresh cranberries (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Pour the red wine into a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add the sliced orange, cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, and brown sugar (or maple syrup) to the pot.
- If using, stir in the brandy.
- Gently heat the mixture for at least 15-20 minutes. Do not let it boil. You want to warm it through and allow the spices to infuse.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Ladle the mulled wine into mugs, ensuring each serving has some of the spiced fruit.
- Garnish with fresh cranberries if desired.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, use a good quality grape juice instead of wine and omit the brandy.
- You can prepare the mulled wine ahead of time and gently reheat it before serving.
- Experiment with different spices like cardamom pods or a slice of ginger for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: Approx. 150-200 (varies with added sugar and brandy)
- Sugar: Approx. 10-15g
- Sodium: Approx. 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 15-20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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