Description
A cozy and spiced mulled wine recipe that warms hands and hearts, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bottle of red wine
- 1 orange, zested and juiced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 3–4 cinnamon sticks
- 5–6 whole cloves
- 1/4 cup honey or sugar
- 2 cups apple cider
- Fresh cranberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the red wine, orange juice, lemon juice, apple cider, and honey or sugar. Stir well to dissolve the sugar.
- Add the orange and lemon zest, cinnamon sticks, and whole cloves.
- Heat over medium until simmering (do not boil).
- Reduce heat to low and let it simmer gently for 15-20 minutes.
- Strain the mulled wine to remove the spices and zest.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh cranberries if desired.
Notes
Avoid boiling the wine to preserve the flavors. Taste as you go when adjusting sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: mulled wine, holiday drink, festive beverage, easy recipe, warm beverages