Mulled wine

Mulled wine is a traditional Christmas drink in many parts of Europe. It is made by heating red wine and spices such as cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Mulled wine was first mentioned in a cookbook from 1554, but it is thought to have been around for much longer.

Mulled wine recipes vary from country to country. In Germany, for example, the wine is often spiked with a little bit of rum or brandy. In Sweden, mulled wine is made with apple cider instead of red wine.

No matter what the ingredients, mulled wine is always a warming and delicious drink to enjoy during the cold winter months.

Advice

Making mulled wine is a great way to warm up on those cold winter nights! To make mulled wine, start by combining a bottle of red wine, 1/3 cup of sugar, and 1/2 cup of water in a saucepan. Heat the mixture over low heat until the sugar has dissolved. Add in the spices of your choice, like cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice, and allow the mixture to simmer for 10 minutes. Finally, add in a few oranges or apples for a sweet and tangy flavor. Enjoy your mulled wine hot or cold!

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Recipes

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Mulled Wine

  • brandy
  • dark brown sugar
  • cinnamon
  • orange
  • cardamom
  • red wine
  • clove
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Mulled Wine

  • tawny port
  • merlot
  • cinnamon
  • cardamom
  • tangerine
  • clove
  • apple cider
  • lady apple
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Mulled Wine

  • red wine
  • orange
  • clove
  • apple cider
  • ginger juice
  • cinnamon
  • star anise
  • cranberry
  • rosemary
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Keto Mulled Wine

  • red wine
  • cranberry
  • water
  • orange
  • brandy
  • nutmeg
  • sugar maple syrup
  • star anise
  • cinnamon
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Mulled Wine

  • red wine
  • clove
  • orange
  • cinnamon
  • brown sugar
  • star anise
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Chef Zane's Mulled Wine

  • you may add rum
  • sugar
  • lemon
  • lime
  • ginger
  • star anise
  • orange juice
  • bay leaf
  • cinnamon
  • clove
  • orange
  • inexpensive red wine
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Anise Spiced Mulled Wine

  • lemon
  • agave syrup
  • brandy
  • apple cider
  • cinnamon
  • orange
  • pods star anise
  • milliliter cabernet sauvignon
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Cranberry Mulled Wine

  • cranberry juice
  • red wine
  • orange
  • brandy
  • cinnamon
  • star anise
  • sweetener
  • ginger
  • clove
  • orange
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Mulled Wine

  • apple cider
  • red wine
  • orange
  • cardamom seed
  • nutmeg
  • brown sugar
  • cinnamon
  • allspice clove
  • star anise
  • clove
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Classic Mulled Wine

  • affordable merlot
  • maple syrup
  • brandy
  • orange
  • cinnamon
  • star anise
  • clove
  • cranberry
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Mulled Wine

  • red wine
  • orange
  • brandy
  • cinnamon
  • star anise
  • maple syrup to
  • clove
  • citrus

Ingredient Breakdown

 
cinnamon
orange
clove
red wine
star anise
brandy
apple cider
ginger
cranberry
nutmeg
cardamom
honey
bay leaf
sugar
water
brown sugar
lemon
dark brown sugar
tawny port
merlot
tangerine
lady apple
ginger juice
rosemary
corn syrup
orange peel
allspice
sugar maple syrup
you may add rum
lime
orange juice
inexpensive red wine
agave syrup
pods star anise
milliliter cabernet sauvignon
cranberry juice
sweetener
cardamom seed
allspice clove
affordable merlot
maple syrup
maple syrup to
citrus

Insights

Correlated with Higher Ratings

  • cinnamon

Staple Ingredients

  • cinnamon 71%

Common Ingredients

  • clove 57%
  • red wine 57%

Usual Ingredients

  • orange 50%

Rarey Ingredients

  • brandy 36%
  • star anise 36%