Mulled Wine
Mulled wine is simply a red wine that is sweetened, spiced, and heated. It’s so easy to warm up—in a pot or slow cooker—and makes any Christmas party more festive. Who doesn’t like a toasty, fragrant drink on a cold winter’s night? The aroma fills the room!
Use Burgundy, Cabernet Sauvignon, or any other full-bodied red wine.
Note: This is a sweetened drink, however, you may cut back on the sugar if you prefer a less sweet drink.
Double or triple the recipe for more people!
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Instructions
Combine the orange, sugar, water, and spices in a large stainless steel or enameled pot. Or, use a slow cooker.
Slowly bring to a boil, but then immediately reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
Reduce heat again, add wine, and slowly reheat but do not boil.
Serve warm in cups. Garnish with orange slices, if desired.
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mulled wine
Ever thought of putting in an orange rind, as well?
Good Idea
Sure, that would give it more orange flavoring!
Whole spices
I always use whole spices and some star anise. So easy and delicious. Just wish it was colder here in Florida to really enjoy more often. Cheers!
The instructions listed are
The instructions listed are for a different recipe.
Right you are, Laura. Please
Right you are, Laura. Please see updated directions. Happy holidays!
Read the recipe! Gina said
Read the recipe! Gina said that because it is the wrong recipe for the title! That said, it is easily adapted.
Not sure why Gina says this,
Not sure why Gina says this, as this is in fact the recipe for mulled wine. It is served in the Christmas markets of central and Eastern Europe; it is called Gluhwein in Germany and Austria, Forralt Bor in Hungary, etc
Recipe has the wrong
Recipe has the wrong directions (they're for mulled cider, apparently).