Mulled Spiced Wine
Transform your winter gatherings with the rich, aromatic delight of Mulled Spiced Wine—a perfect blend of cozy spices and citrusy sweetness. This festive beverage combines robust red wine with warming cinnamon sticks, star anise, cloves, and allspice, beautifully infused with fresh orange slices and a touch of honey for natural sweetness. Optional additions of silky vanilla pod or a splash of brandy elevate the flavor profile, making it customizable for any occasion. Slowly simmered to preserve its soul-soothing warmth, this classic holiday drink is ideal for entertaining or enjoying by the fire. Serve it in heatproof mugs to savor its fragrant allure, and let the season’s spirit come alive with every sip! Keywords: mulled wine recipe, holiday spiced wine, cozy winter drinks, hot spiced beverage.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 750 ml red wine
- 1 whole orange
- 2 sticks cinnamon stick
- 3 pieces star anise
- 6 pieces cloves
- 4 pieces whole allspice
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 60 ml brandy (optional)
- 1 pod (optional) vanilla pod
- 125 ml water
Instructions
Wash the orange thoroughly and slice it into thin rounds. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, add water, cinnamon sticks, star anise, cloves, allspice, and the orange slices.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5-8 minutes to allow the spices to infuse.
Pour the red wine into the saucepan and gently stir.
Add honey to the mixture and stir until fully dissolved. Adjust the sweetness to taste by adding more honey if desired.
If using, slit the vanilla pod lengthwise, scrape out the seeds, and add both the seeds and pod to the saucepan. Gently stir to combine.
Continue to heat the wine over low heat for 20 minutes, ensuring it does not boil (boiling would cook off the alcohol). Keep it at a gentle warm temperature to allow the flavors to meld together.
If desired, add the brandy for an extra kick just before serving, and stir well.
Strain the mulled wine into heatproof serving glasses or mugs, discarding the spices and orange slices.
Serve warm and enjoy the comforting aroma and flavors of this cozy beverage!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1154 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.5 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 82 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 111.3 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.9 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 68.2 g | ||
| Protein | 5.7 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 388 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 11.8 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 1591 mg | 34% | |
*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.
