Amazing Mulled Wine with Orange & Spices 20 Delights
Simmer red wine with oranges, cinnamon, and cloves for a warm, inviting winter party drink.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop Simmering
- Cuisine: European
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bottle Red Wine
- 1 Orange, sliced
- 2 Cinnamon Sticks
- 8 Whole Cloves
- 1/4 cup Sugar (or to taste)
- 1/4 cup Brandy (optional)
Instructions
- Combine wine, orange slices, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and sugar in a large saucepan.
- Heat the mixture over medium-low heat. Do not boil.
- Simmer gently for at least 20 minutes, allowing the spices to infuse.
- If using, stir in the brandy during the last 5 minutes of simmering.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Remove from heat. Strain out spices before serving, or leave them in for presentation.
- Serve warm in mugs.
Notes
- You can substitute apple or orange juice for some of the wine to make a lighter version.
- Taste the wine before adding sugar; some wines are sweeter than others.
- This drink tastes better when simmered longer, up to an hour.
- Use a dry or medium-bodied red wine for the best result.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: Varies based on wine and sugar
- Sugar: Varies
- Sodium: Low
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Varies
- Fiber: Low
- Protein: Low
- Cholesterol: 0mg