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Mulled Wine

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Written By: The Old Farmer’s Almanac Editors The Almanac Editors and Staff
Yield
Serves 8.
Category
Beverages
Course
Other
Preparation Method
Cook
Sources
Traditional Holiday Recipes

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. 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!

Ingredients
1 orange, sliced and seeded
1/3 cup sugar (or 1/3 cup honey)
2 cups water
1 teaspoon ground cloves
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 bottle red wine

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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Comments

<span>Cr</span> Tue, 12/11/2018 - 08:43
Ever thought of putting in an orange rind, as well?
<a title="View user profile." href="/author/editors">The Editors</a> Tue, 12/11/2018 - 14:40

Sure, that would give it more orange flavoring!

 <span>Tonya</span> Tue, 12/04/2018 - 21:42
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!
<span>Laura Novak</span> Sun, 12/10/2017 - 09:39
The instructions listed are for a different recipe.
<a title="View user profile." href="/author/editors">The Editors</a> Wed, 12/13/2017 - 11:11

Right you are, Laura. Please see updated directions. Happy holidays!

 <span>Greg W</span> Sun, 12/14/2014 - 15:12
Read the recipe! Gina said that because it is the wrong recipe for the title! That said, it is easily adapted.
<span>Jim I</span> Tue, 12/31/2013 - 12:21
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
<span>Gina M</span> Thu, 01/10/2013 - 12:43
Recipe has the wrong directions (they're for mulled cider, apparently).