Mulled Wine
Mulled wine is the quintessential winter beverage, perfect for cozy nights and festive gatherings. This aromatic blend of fruity red wine, warm spices, and zesty oranges creates an inviting atmosphere that wraps you in comfort with every sip. Easy to prepare and customizable, this mulled wine recipe will quickly become a seasonal favorite, bringing warmth and joy to your celebrations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 cups (4 servings) 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bottle (750ml) fruity red wine (Merlot or Zinfandel)
- 1 medium fresh orange, sliced
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 5 whole cloves
- 1 star anise (optional)
- 2 tablespoons honey or sugar (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients: red wine, orange slices, cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise (if using), and honey or sugar.
- In a pot, pour in the red wine and add the orange slices, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise. Stir gently to combine.
- Heat on low for about 20 minutes until warmed through; do not boil.
- Sweeten to taste with honey or sugar. Stir well.
- Strain out solids using a fine mesh sieve and serve in heatproof mugs garnished with extra orange slices or cinnamon sticks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg