Slow Cooker Mulled Wine
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5
Slow Cooker Mulled Wine
Description
This Slow Cooker Mulled Wine recipe combines red wine with orange juice and zest, gin, and maple syrup, then infuses the mixture with warm spices such as cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise. The ingredients are combined in a slow cooker and cooked on low for two hours, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify without boiling off alcohol. The subtle citrus notes from the orange juice and zest brighten the deep red wine, while the spices add traditional mulled wine warmth.
The slow cooking method gently melds the flavors and maintains a consistent warm temperature, ideal for serving throughout an evening. The blend of gin and maple syrup adds layers of sweetness and depth beyond typical mulled wine recipes.
Before serving, strain out the whole spices to avoid an overpowering or gritty experience. The mulled wine can be kept warm on the slow cooker's warming setting for extended serving. Adjustments such as adding fresh cranberries or halved strawberries can create seasonal or summer variations.
This recipe yields a smooth, cozy beverage that balances sweetness with spice and citrus, suitable for holiday gatherings or casual sipping by the fire.
Ingredients
- 750 ml red wine
- 50 ml gin orange
- 50 ml maple syrup
- 1 orange (juice and zest only, then sliced)
- 3 cinnamon stick
- 5 cloves
- 3 star anise
Instructions
- Put all the ingredients in the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 2 hours.
Notes
- A splash of cranberry juice or fresh cranberries can be added for additional flavor, either during cooking or just before serving.
- Though the spice quantity appears small, their strong flavors are sufficient; avoid adding extra to prevent overpowering the wine.
- Always strain the mulled wine before serving to remove all spices and prevent bites of cloves or other solids.
- Keep the mulled wine warm on the slow cooker’s warming setting to maintain serving temperature over time.
- For a summer twist, adding halved strawberries just before serving offers a fresh note.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 222 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 225ml | |
| Calories | 222kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 348mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 74IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 73mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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