Mulled Wine
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4.6
Mulled Wine
Description
This recipe for Mulled Wine uses a bottle of red wine such as Cabernet Sauvignon combined with brandy to enhance its richness. Honey sweetens the drink naturally while the cinnamon stick and star anise provide warm, spicy aroma and flavor. Fresh lemon and orange juices add brightness and balance the sweetness. The ingredients are boiled briefly then simmered on low heat for 15 minutes to meld the flavors without evaporating the alcohol completely.
The resulting beverage is smooth and fragrant with a gentle sweetness and spiced complexity. The orange slices garnishing the wine contribute a fresh citrus aroma and can be served alongside to complement each sip. Mulled Wine is typically served warm in mugs or heatproof glasses, making it ideal for holiday gatherings or chilly evenings.
Ingredients
- 1 bottle red wine I used Cabernet Sauvignon
- ¼ cup brandy
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 star anise
- 1 lemon
- 1 orange
Instructions
- Add the first 7 ingredients to a saucepan. Juice the lemon and orange and add the juice to the pan.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat then reduce to low heat and simmer for another 15 minutes.
- Serve warm with orange slices.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 286 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1glass | |
| Calories | 286kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 346mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 74IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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