Mulled Wine

This Christmas, you can skip the candles – our mulled wine recipe will leave the house smelling amazing as it warms your glasses and tickles your tastebuds!

Mulled Wine Recipe

Mulled wine is a time-honored holiday tradition dating back to the Roman age.

Wine was warmed to battle against the harsh European winters, while spices were added for their ability to promote health and avoid sickness. Sweeteners were added to offset the unpleasant taste of cheap wine – which was much more abundant than good wine.

Mulled wine’s popularity faded out for a few centuries, except for in Scandinavia where it went by its other name, glogg. However, it is enjoying a resurgence in popularity thanks to old-fashioned Christmas markets.

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I kept this mulled wine recipe pretty traditional – but I do urge you to use a good-quality wine. It doesn’t need to be expensive, but if you wouldn’t drink it plain, don’t add it to your mulled wine recipe. I used a $9 Portuguese wine in this recipe and it was absolutely perfect.

I did use a variety of citrus fruit to add a bit more depth of flavor (and add some much-needed color to these dreary winter days). Feel free to stick to traditional clementines or oranges, and adjust the spices to your personal preferences. I used star anise because it’s traditional, but I’m not a fan of it myself and will likely leave that out next time I make this for guests.

The spices used in a traditional mulled wine are very similar to a chai tea, so I think a chai dessert would pair exceptionally well with this winter cocktail. Check out our Chocolate Chai Poke Cake to accompany your mulled wine.

Ingredients for Mulled Wine

• 2 cups sugar, to taste
• 2 oranges
• 2 clementines
• 1 lemon
• 1 lime
• 8 whole cloves
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• Whole nutmeg
• Vanilla pod
• 2-star anise pods
• 2 bottles red wine

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How to Make Mulled Wine

Peel your rinds from your citrus fruits before cutting them and juicing them. Split the vanilla pod down the center.

Combine the sugar, citrus juices, citrus peels, split vanilla pod and spices in a saucepan. Add just enough wine to cover the sugar.

Heat over medium heat until bubbling, and then allow the mixture to reduce by half.

Turn heat to low and add the remaining wine. Heat through before serving.

Serve with cinnamon sticks, fresh citrus slices, and a star anise garnish, if desired.

Mulled wine can be enjoyed warm or cold but most people enjoy it warm.

This mulled wine recipe is a tried and true classic that your guests will go crazy for this holiday season. Do you have any fond memories of mulled wine?

While we’re on the topic of holiday drinks, you won’t want to miss our Cranberry Holiday Punch. This cranberry holiday punch is perfect for your festive parties. Whip it up for your Thanksgiving gathering or a Christmas party!

And for after the holidays, this Holiday Detox Drink is quick to whip up and so refreshing. With pomegranate and mint, it’s the perfect hydration for after those heavy holiday meals.

Mulled Wine

Mulled wine makes the perfect drink great for Thanksgiving, Christmas or any holiday party. This drink can be served cold or warm.

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Course: Cocktails

Cuisine: European

Servings: 6

20 minutes mins

Calories: 505

Author: Amanda Davis

Ingredients

• ▢ 2 cups sugar to taste
• ▢ 2 oranges
• ▢ 2 clementines
• ▢ 1 lemon
• ▢ 1 lime
• ▢ 8 cloves whole cloves
• ▢ 2 cinnamon sticks
• ▢ 1 nutmeg whole nutmeg
• ▢ Vanilla pod
• ▢ 2 star anise pods
• ▢ 2 bottles red wine Approx. 50 oz

Instructions

• Peel your rinds from your citrus fruits before cutting them and juicing them. Split the vanilla pod down the center.
• Combine the sugar, citrus juices, citrus peels, the split vanilla pod and spices in a saucepan. Add just enough wine to cover the sugar.
  
• Heat over medium heat until bubbling, and then allow the mixture to reduce by half.
• Turn heat to low and add the remaining wine. Heat through before serving.
• Serve with cinnamon sticks, fresh citrus slices, and a star anise garnish, if desired.
• Mulled wine can be enjoyed warm or cold but most people enjoy it warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 8oz | Calories: 505cal | Carbohydrates: 85g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 458mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 75g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 48.1mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1.6mg

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