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Traditional French Mulled Wine (Vin Chaud)

Traditional French Vin Chaud Mulled Wine Recipe - the most delicious, easy, and authentic Vin Chaud just like French Christmas Markets serve! 

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 155 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 2 standard 750ml bottles red wine*
  • 1 cup brandy or applejack
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • half an orange sliced thin
  • 4 cardamom pods
  • 2 sticks of cinnamon
  • 4 star anise
  • 6 whole cloves
  • ½ cup cranberries optional

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot, combine all ingredients and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
  2. Reduce heat immediately after boiling to low and let simmer slowly as you serve the wine.
  3. Enjoy!

Notes

  • *use a good quality dry wine
  • I use orange juice in place of sugar in this recipe - you can alternatively swap it for 1/2 cup - 1 cup of granulated sugar if desired.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 155kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Sodium 6mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 155

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 155kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Sodium 6mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%

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