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Steaming ruby-red mulled wine with orange slices, cinnamon, star anise, and cloves in clear mugs.

Classic Mulled Wine

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Warm red wine infused with orange, cinnamon, star anise, cloves, and honey for a cozy winter drink.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 glasses
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: German
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

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

Equipment

  • Large saucepan
  • Peeler
  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • Heatproof mugs
  • Ladle

Method
 

Infuse:
  1. Pour the wine into a saucepan. Add the orange peel and slices, cinnamon, star anise, cloves, and honey.
  2. Warm over low heat for 20 to 25 minutes until fragrant and steaming, but do not let it boil.
Finish:
  1. Taste and add more honey if desired. Stir in the brandy, if using, just before serving.
  2. Strain out the whole spices or leave a few in the pot for presentation.
Serve:
  1. Ladle into heatproof mugs and garnish with an orange slice and cinnamon stick.

Nutrition

Calories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 18gSodium: 5mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

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.