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Mulled Wine

This delicious Mulled Wine recipe can be prepared on the stovetop or in the Crock Pot for an easy holiday drink!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
33 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 212 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 750 ml bottle of dry red wine
  • 1 orange sliced into rounds (also peeled, if you would like a less-bitter drink)
  • 6 whole cloves
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 2 star anise
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1/2 cup brandy optional
  • optional garnishes: citrus slices, orange, lemon and/or lime, extra cinnamon sticks, extra star anise

Instructions

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  1. In a large saucepan add the wine, orange slices, cloves, cinnamon, star anise and honey. Stir to combine.
  2. Stovetop: Heat the mulled wine mixture over medium-high heat until it just barely starts to simmer, do not let it boil or it will boil the alcohol off. Reduce heat to low, cover and let the wine simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in brandy.
  3. Crock Pot: Add all ingredients except brandy to the slow cooker. Heat on low for 1 hour or until warm. Stir in brandy.
  4. When ready to serve, use a fine mesh strainer to remove spices and orange slices.
  5. Serve in mugs topped with garnishes like orange slices, cinnamon sticks, star anise etc.

Notes

  • There are different opinions about this – some people like fruity red wine and others prefer a dry red wine. We prefer a dry wine since we sweeten the drink with honey. What’s most important is that you choose red wine that you like to drink.
  • It’s traditionally served hot or warm.
  • You should only lightly simmer the wine. If you boil it the alcohol can evaporate. This drink is meant to be a boozy one.

Nutrition Information

Calories 212kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 7mg (0%) Potassium 220mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 58IU (1%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 41mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 212

% Daily Value*

Calories 212kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 7mg 0%
Potassium 220mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 58IU 1%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 41mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

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