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Have you ever tried mulled wine? This Warm Winter Wine is easy to make and soooo delicious!
When temps start to plummet, you're faced with some very important decisions. You can either pile on an extra seven layers OR you can swap that Raspberry Frosé that you've been sipping on all summer for my new favorite: Warm Winter Wine. Or both. I like to cover all my bases.
What is Mulled Wine?
Mulled wine is wine that's been simmered with spices and sometimes a little fruit or honey. There's a trick though. You've gotta cook this down low and slow. You wouldn't want to burn off the alcohol - because where's the fun in that.
What wine is best for mulled wine?
There are about a million riffs on mulled wine. The type of wine used really depends on the recipe. This particular recipe calls for Cabernet Sauvignon, but my friend Meg makes a Pumpkin Spice version with Chardonnay.
Does the quality of the wine matter?
The same rules that apply to cooking with wine work for my Warm Winter Wine, too. Don't make it with wine you wouldn't normally drink. The spices add flavor, but they can't magically make bad wine good.
Enough questions already, right? This concoction's gotta simmer for a bit. Let's get to the recipe!
Pro Tip: I wrote this recipe for the California Wines FREE Holiday co*cktails eBook - so grab that too!
Warm Winter Mulled Wine
KC Cornwell
Warm Winter Mulled Wine is easy to make, and the smell of the drink simmering is almost a delicious as the mulled wine itself!
4.92 from 23 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 1309 kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups pomegranate juice
- 2 oranges, peel + juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 5 whole cloves
- 2 star anise
- 1 1-inch piece of ginger, sliced
- 1 750 ml Cabernet Sauvignon
For serving
- Pomegranate arils
- Orange slices
- Cinnamon sticks
Instructions
Add the pomegranate juice, orange juice, honey, spices and ginger to a stockpot over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Cook 8-10 minutes until honey has dissolved and spices are releasing their flavors and scent.
Reduce heat to low and add orange peel and wine, stir and cover, and allow to cook for at least 15 minutes. Do not allow the mixture to rise above a simmer- you don't want to burn off the alcohol.
Ladle the mulled wine into mugs and serve with fresh orange slices, cinnamon sticks and a few pomegranate arils.
Notes
On the slim-to-none chance that you happen to have any leftover, let it cool completely and then store in the fridge. Rewarm (remember: slow and low, folks) before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 1309kcalCarbohydrates: 191gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 74mgPotassium: 2193mgFiber: 12gSugar: 153gVitamin A: 618IUVitamin C: 141mgCalcium: 280mgIron: 3mg
Keyword co*cktail recipes, wine
photos by Meg van der Kruik
Other important considerations....
Can I make mulled wine in my crockpot?
You sure can! In fact, that's an easy option for holiday parties. Simply add all of the ingredients, give 'em a whirl, and set to low. How easy is that?
How long is mulled wine good for?
If (and it's a big if) you happen to have leftovers, it lasts for up to three days.
How do you store mulled wine?
Let it cool completely and store in an airtight container in the fridge. Warm slow and low - so that the alcohol doesn't burn off.
Which wine is best for mulled wine?
A full bodied wine is best from making mulled red wine, so look for Cabernet Sauvignon or Zinfandel, or a blend made from those varietals. If you're making mulled white wine, Chardonnay is a good choice for a drier option, and Muscat/Moscato or Riesling are a good choice for sweeter versions.
Love Warm Winter Wine? Here are a few more warm co*cktails to keep you toasty!
Warm Sugar Plum
I sip on this all winter long - but if you're not drinking a Warm Sugar Plum on Christmas Eve, you're doing it all wrong. People write poems about this sh*t. It's that good.
Pumpkin Spice Mulled Wine
Why would you want a Pumpkin Spice Latte when you could have this Pumpkin Spice concoction from This Mess Is Ours instead? Unless of course, it's before 11am. But even then, it's questionable.
Hot Buttered Rum
This Hot Buttered Rum recipe is simply delicious, and easy to make. The butter base is made in a batch, but the co*cktails can be made individually.
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