Easy Mulled Wine Recipe
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This easy mulled wine recipe includes cinnamon sticks, clove, fresh orange juice, and apple cider blended with a good quality Cabernet Sauvignon. It is a hot drink perfect for winter family gatherings or parties.
Whether shared with loved ones on a frosty evening or served as the centerpiece of a festive soirée, this mulled wine promises to ignite the spirit of the season and create cherished memories that linger long after the last drop is savored.
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Easy Mulled Wine Recipe Ingredients
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Apple cider
- Sugar
- Cinnamon sticks
- Orange
- Cloves
- Cranberries and oranges
How to Make Easy Mulled Wine
Combine wine, cider, sugar, cinnamon sticks, fresh orange juice, and cloves in a Dutch oven (I was gifted a Le Creuset Dutch oven…which I highly recommend, but as a more affordable option my Lodge double Dutch oven works well too!).
Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Then lower heat to a simmer and warm for 10-15 minutes. Pour into mugs and serve warm with cinnamon sticks, orange slices, and cranberries.
Wine comes to a boil before turning down the heat to a simmer. While it may reduce the alcohol content slightly, it would take a few hours to eliminate it.
Frequently Asked Questions about Easy Mulled Wine
What wine is best for making mulled wine?
The best wine for making mulled wine is typically red wine. Traditional choices include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, or Shiraz. These wines provide a solid base and complement the spices and other ingredients used in mulled wine.
Ultimately, the choice of wine depends on personal preference and the desired flavor profile of the mulled wine.
How Long Should I Simmer Mulled Wine?
Simmering mulled wine allows the flavors to meld together and intensify, but do not overdo it, as prolonged simmering can result in the loss of alcohol and less flavor. Typically mulled wine is simmered for around 15 to 30 minutes. Once the wine is heated through and infused with the spices, it is ready to be served.
Have fun “decorating” your wine with cranberries, orange slices, and cinnamon sticks! You could also serve mulled wine in a crock pot or slow cooker.
With its perfect balance of sweetness and tang, infused with beloved holiday spices, this is destined to become a cherished addition to your Thanksgiving and Christmas festivities.
And for those hosting a sizable gathering, fear not—simply double the recipe to ensure there’s plenty to go around!
This drink recipe is intended for adults over the age of 21 years old. Please drink responsibly!
Easy Mulled Wine Recipe
The cinnamon sticks, clove, fresh orange juice, and apple cider blended with a good quality cabernet sauvignon create a hot drink perfect for family gatherings and parties!
Ingredients
- 1 bottle Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 4 cinnamon sticks, plus additional for garnish
- 1 orange, juiced
- 10-12 whole cloves
- 1 cup cranberries
- 2 oranges, thinly sliced, for garnish
Instructions
1 . Combine wine, cider, sugar, cinnamon sticks, fresh orange juice, and cloves in a dutch oven
2. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
3. Lower heat to a simmer and warm for 10-15 minutes.
4. Pour into mugs and serve warm with cinnamon sticks, orange slices, and cranberries.
Well this is a big beautiful mug of holiday tasty! LOVE!!! Crossing my fingers that it’s actually cold here this Thanksgiving so we can warm up with mulled wine!
Thanks!! Last night I drank some of the leftovers cold–and it was still REALLY good. Its a win either way!