Mulled Wine Spice Gift Mix
Transform your holiday gatherings or gift-giving with this fragrant Mulled Wine Spice Gift Mix, a thoughtful and aromatic blend of warming spices perfect for cozy winter nights. Featuring cinnamon sticks, star anise, cloves, cardamom pods, allspice berries, dried orange peel, and a touch of nutmeg, this easy-to-make spice mix elevates any bottle of red wine into a festive, spiced beverage. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this mix is not only a delightful homemade present but also the key to creating fuss-free mulled wine at home. Packaged in lovely jars or pouches, it’s a charming and functional addition to any gift basket. Whip up a batch for immediate holiday cheer or keep on hand for impromptu entertaining—just combine with red wine and sugar for a soul-warming treat. Perfect for foodies, holiday gifting, and anyone who loves the flavors of the season!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 sticks Cinnamon sticks
- 6 whole stars Star anise
- 2 tablespoons Cloves
- 1 tablespoon Cardamom pods
- 1 tablespoon Allspice berries
- 2 tablespoons Dried orange peel
- 1 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
Instructions
Place the cinnamon sticks on a cutting board and break them into smaller pieces using the back of a knife or a rolling pin.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the broken cinnamon sticks, star anise, cloves, cardamom pods, allspice berries, dried orange peel, and ground nutmeg.
Stir the mixture until all of the spices are evenly distributed.
Transfer the spice mix into an airtight container or divide it into small gift jars or pouches, ensuring each portion includes a variety of the spices.
Seal the containers or jars tightly to preserve freshness until ready to use.
To prepare mulled wine: Add one bottle of red wine (750ml), 1/4 cup sugar, and 3 tablespoons of the spice mix to a saucepan. Heat gently over low-medium heat for about 10 minutes, being careful not to boil the wine. Strain and serve warm in mugs.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
886 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.4 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 139 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 201.1 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 87.0 g | 311% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.9 g | ||
| Protein | 30.1 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1361 mg | 105% | |
| Iron | 46.1 mg | 256% | |
| Potassium | 3189 mg | 68% | |
*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.
