5 from 18 votes
Simple Mulled Wine
Simple Mulled Wine blends bold red wine with warming spices like cloves, cinnamon, star anise, and orange zest, sweetened with maple syrup and combined with apple cider. Heated gently without boiling, it creates a fragrant, spiced drink perfect for cold weather.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 red wine bottle, bold
- 1 orange zested and sliced (plus more for garnish)
- 6-8 clove whole
- 3-4 cinnamon stick
- 3 star anise whole
- 2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 cup apple cider
Instructions
- In a large saucepan or slow-cooker, combine all ingredients and bring to a low simmer over low-medium heat (use the low setting for a slow cooker). Simmer the mulled wine mixture for 15-20 minutes, making sure the wine doesn't come to a complete boil, as the alcohol will boil down if it does.
- Remove from heat and ladle into mugs or strain out the whole spices and oranges. Serve in mugs and garnish with additional orange slices or cinnamon sticks as desired.
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Notes
- Keep remaining mulled wine warm on the stove to deepen the flavor over time.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
- Reheat gently on the stove over low heat to avoid losing alcohol content and flavor.
- Optional: add 1/4 cup bourbon for a spiked version with extra warmth and complexity.