Easy Mulled Wine
Warm up chilly evenings with this easy mulled wine recipe—a festive and cozy drink that's as simple to prepare as it is satisfying. Infused with the rich flavors of dry red wine, aromatic spices like cinnamon, cloves, and star anise, and a hint of citrusy sweetness from fresh orange slices, this spiced wine is the ultimate holiday beverage. Sweetened with your choice of sugar or honey and optionally spiked with a splash of brandy, it’s perfect for entertaining or relaxing by the fire. Ready in just 20 minutes, this homemade mulled wine is served warm in heatproof mugs, making it an inviting treat for winter gatherings or a quiet night in. Keywords: easy mulled wine, spiced wine recipe, holiday drinks, warm winter beverage, homemade mulled wine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 750 ml Red wine (dry)
- 1 medium (sliced into rounds) Oranges
- 2 sticks Cinnamon sticks
- 6 pieces Whole cloves
- 2 pods Star anise
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar or honey
- 120 ml Water
- 60 ml Optional: brandy
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the water, cinnamon sticks, star anise, and cloves. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
Once simmering, lower the heat and add the orange slices. Let the spices and oranges steep for about 5 minutes to infuse flavor.
Slowly pour in the red wine, stirring gently. Ensure the heat stays low; do not let the mixture boil as this can cook off the alcohol.
Stir in the sugar or honey, tasting and adjusting sweetness as desired. Allow the mixture to heat through gently for another 10 minutes.
If using, stir in the brandy just before serving for an extra warming kick.
Strain the mulled wine through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the spices, cloves, and orange slices, or leave them in for a rustic appearance.
Serve the mulled wine warm in heatproof glasses or mugs. Garnish with a fresh orange slice or a cinnamon stick if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
973 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.9 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 44 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.2 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.5 g | ||
| Protein | 3.7 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 235 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1328 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
