Classic Mulled Wine
Warm red wine infused with orange, cinnamon, star anise, cloves, and honey for a cozy winter drink.
Equipment
- Large saucepan
- Peeler
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Heatproof mugs
- Ladle
Ingredients
Mulled Wine
- 1 bottle dry red wine 750 ml bottle
- 1 medium orange sliced, plus strips of peel
- 2 sticks cinnamon
- 3 whole star anise
- 6 whole cloves
- 1/4 cup honey or to taste
- 1/4 cup brandy optional
Garnish
- 6 slices orange
- 6 sticks cinnamon for serving
Instructions
Infuse:
- Pour the wine into a saucepan. Add the orange peel and slices, cinnamon, star anise, cloves, and honey.
- Warm over low heat for 20 to 25 minutes until fragrant and steaming, but do not let it boil.
Finish:
- Taste and add more honey if desired. Stir in the brandy, if using, just before serving.
- Strain out the whole spices or leave a few in the pot for presentation.
Serve:
- Ladle into heatproof mugs and garnish with an orange slice and cinnamon stick.
Notes
- Choose an inexpensive dry red wine with enough fruit to stand up to the spices.
- For a non-alcoholic version, use dark grape juice and reduce the honey to taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 18gSodium: 5mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g