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Christmas Mulled Wine

This Christmas Mulled Wine is an easy and delicious holiday drink made from chai, red wine, honey, orange juice, spices, fruit, and vanilla ice cream.  It's perfect for the holidays and other wintertime entertaining events!

Prep Time
12 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 129 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 2-3 bags of chai
  • 2 cups red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon or other)
  • ¼ cup honey (or more if desired)
  • ¼ cup fresh orange juice
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1-2 star anise (optional)
  • ¼ cup frozen cranberries
  • ½ apple, sliced
  • ½ orange, sliced
  • vanilla ice cream

Instructions

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  1. Boil water in a medium pot, turn of the heat, and steep bags of chai for up to 5 minutes, or as directed on the package. 
  2. Pour wine into the pot along with honey, orange juice, cinnamon sticks, star anise, cranberries, apple and orange slices.
  3. Simmer over medium-low heat for 10-15 minutes until hot. 
  4. Place a scoop of ice cream in each glass, pour mulled wine over top, and garnish with fruit from the pot or fresh pieces of fruit. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Do you love mulled wine? Also, try our Brazilian Mulled Wine. 
  • Mulled wine typically has between 8-13 % abv. Unless you keep it simmering longer, it won't lose much alcohol content. 
  • The drink has anti-inflammatory properties due to cinnamon and the antioxidants in red wine, reducing swelling.  
  • Chai eliminates the need to add multiple spices to the simmering mixture. If desired, use any other spice tea of your choice (with or without caffeine).  

Nutrition Information

Calories 129kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Sodium 6mg (0%) Potassium 145mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 20IU (0%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 18mg (2%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 129

% Daily Value*

Calories 129kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Sodium 6mg 0%
Potassium 145mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 20IU 0%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 18mg 2%
Iron 0.6mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.