Hot Spiced Wine
Transform your holiday gatherings or cozy nights by the fire with this comforting Hot Spiced Wine recipe—a timeless winter warmer brimming with flavor and fragrant spices. This classic mulled wine combines a rich, dry red wine with zesty orange slices, fresh lemon juice, and a medley of warming spices like cinnamon sticks, star anise, and whole cloves. Sweetened to perfection with honey or sugar and optionally spiked with a splash of brandy, this aromatic drink is simmered gently to preserve its vibrant flavors and comforting aroma. Ready in just 25 minutes and served warm, this festive beverage is perfect for entertaining or winding down during chilly evenings. Garnish with a cinnamon stick or orange slice for a delightful finishing touch!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 750 ml dry red wine
- 1 whole orange
- 0.5 whole lemon
- 2 whole cinnamon stick
- 6 count whole cloves
- 2 whole star anise
- 3 tbsp honey (or sugar)
- 60 ml brandy (optional)
- 120 ml water
Instructions
Pour the water into a large saucepan and set it over medium heat.
Wash the orange and lemon thoroughly. Slice the orange into thin rounds and squeeze the juice from the half lemon into the saucepan.
Add the orange slices, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise to the saucepan.
Stir in the honey (or sugar) until it dissolves completely.
Slowly pour the red wine into the saucepan and gently stir to combine with the spiced mixture.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer gently for 15-20 minutes. Do not allow the wine to boil, as this will cook off the alcohol and alter the flavor.
Taste and adjust the sweetness if needed by adding more honey (or sugar).
If using brandy, stir it in just before serving.
Strain the mixture into mugs or heatproof glasses to remove the spices before serving.
Garnish with a cinnamon stick, an orange slice, or a star anise pod, if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1081 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.0 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 52 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 99.9 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 69.1 g | ||
| Protein | 4.2 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 243 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1411 mg | 30% | |
*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.
