Spiced Mulled Wine
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Spiced Mulled Wine
Description
Spiced Mulled Wine uses dry red wine infused with honey and classic mulling spices including whole cloves, cinnamon sticks, star anise, and slices of orange. The gentle heating extracts flavor from the spices and fruit, enriching the wine without reaching a simmer, which preserves the alcohol content and maintains smoothness. An optional rosemary sprig can be added near the end for a subtle herbal aroma. After cooking, the mixture is strained to remove solids, resulting in a clear, warm beverage.
The warm, spiced wine is a comforting drink for cold weather, often served in small cups to be sipped slowly. Its balance of sweetness from the honey and citrus with the warmth of spices makes it suitable for social and holiday occasions.
To make this recipe in a slow cooker, combine all ingredients and cook on low for about an hour, then keep warm to serve. Choosing wines like Merlot, Zinfandel, or Cabernet Sauvignon is recommended because their strong flavor complements the spices well.
Ingredients
- 750 ml red wine dry, bottled
- 2-4 Tbsp honey
- 1 orange thinly sliced
- 6-8 clove whole
- 2 cinnamon stick
- 1-2 star anise
- 1 rosemary optional, fresh sprig
Instructions
- Pour red wine and honey into saucepan. Stir well to combine.
- Add orange, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and star anise.
- Heat over MED-LOW until mixture is close to simmering and is almost too hot to touch.
- Reduce heat to LOW, cover, and cook 10 minutes. Watch to make sure it doesn't simmer too much or boil.
- If using rosemary, add to pot. Cook 10 more minutes.
- Remove from heat and strain through a fine mesh sieve.
- Serve warm and enjoy responsibly.
Notes
- Use dry red wines such as Merlot, Zinfandel, or Cabernet Sauvignon for best flavor balance with spices.
- Slow cooker preparation is possible by cooking on low for 1 hour, then keeping warm to serve.
- Monitor the temperature carefully to avoid boiling, which can reduce alcohol and alter flavor.
- Strain thoroughly before serving to remove spices and orange slices.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 209 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 209kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 59mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 74IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| 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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