March De Nol Vin Chaud French Spiced Mulled Wine
Warm up your holiday gatherings with March De Nol Vin Chaud, a classic French spiced mulled wine that brings the festive charm of European Christmas markets to your home. This cozy drink combines the richness of dry red wine with the vibrant essence of freshly zested orange and lemon, enhanced by a medley of warming spices like cinnamon, cloves, star anise, and nutmeg. A touch of vanilla and a hint of Cognac take this recipe to luxurious new heights, while brown sugar or honey balances the flavors with just the right amount of sweetness. Gently simmered to perfection, this aromatic beverage is the perfect way to ward off winter’s chill. Serve this traditional mulled wine warm in heatproof mugs, garnished with a slice of citrus or a cinnamon stick, for an experience that’s as visually inviting as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 750 ml Dry red wine
- 60 ml Cognac (optional, for extra depth)
- 1 piece Orange
- 1 piece Lemon
- 2 pieces Cinnamon sticks
- 6 pieces Whole cloves
- 2 pieces Star anise
- 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 1 piece (or 1 teaspoon extract) Vanilla bean or vanilla extract
- 50 grams Brown sugar (or honey)
- 250 ml Water
Instructions
1. Prepare the citrus fruits: Using a vegetable peeler, carefully peel thin strips of zest from the orange and lemon, avoiding the bitter white pith. Juice the orange and set the juice aside.
2. Heat the base mixture: In a medium saucepan, combine the water, brown sugar (or honey), cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, nutmeg, vanilla bean (split lengthwise) or vanilla extract, citrus peels, and orange juice. Place the saucepan over medium-low heat and stir until the sugar dissolves.
3. Simmer the spices: Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer gently for 10 minutes to release the flavors of the spices and citrus.
4. Add the wine: Stir in the red wine and Cognac (if using), ensuring the heat is kept low. Do not allow the mixture to come to a boil, as this will burn off the alcohol and alter the flavor.
5. Warm the mulled wine: Let the mixture heat gently for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until steaming hot and fragrant. Taste and adjust sweetness as desired by adding more sugar or honey.
6. Strain: Remove the saucepan from the heat and strain the mulled wine through a fine mesh sieve to remove the spices and citrus peels.
7. Serve: Serve the mulled wine warm in heatproof mugs or glasses. Garnish with a fresh slice of orange and a cinnamon stick, if desired. Enjoy your March De Nol Vin Chaud!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1102 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.5 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 68 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 100.6 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.2 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 67.0 g | ||
| Protein | 4.5 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 299 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1490 mg | 32% | |
*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.
