Mulled Wine

Name: Mulled Wine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 5 servings.
Ingredients: 1 bottle (750 ml) fruity red wine; 1 cup brandy; 1 cup sugar; 1 medium orange, sliced; 1 medium lemon, sliced; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches); 1/2 teaspoon whole allspice; 1/2 teaspoon aniseed; 1/2 teaspoon whole peppercorns; 3 whole cloves; Optional garnishes: orange slices, star anise and additional cinnamon sticks

This mulled wine is soothing and satisfying with a delightful blend of spices warmed to perfection. Refrigerating the wine mixture overnight allows the flavors to blend, so don't omit this essential step. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Ingredients

1 bottle (750 ml) fruity red wine
1 cup brandy
1 cup sugar
1 medium orange, sliced
1 medium lemon, sliced
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
1/2 teaspoon whole allspice
1/2 teaspoon aniseed
1/2 teaspoon whole peppercorns
3 whole cloves
Optional garnishes: orange slices, star anise and additional cinnamon sticks

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine first six ingredients. Place remaining spices on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather corners of cloth to enclose spices; tie securely with string. Place in pan.
Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer gently, covered, 20 minutes. Transfer to a covered container cool slightly. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.
Strain wine mixture into a large saucepan, discarding fruit and spice bag; reheat. Serve warm. Garnish as desired.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested with Rioja wine. Merlot would also work well.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 379 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 10mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (41g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

Originally published as Mulled Wine Recipe in The Taste of Home Cookbook--Entertaining Edition

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JLS08

Jan 11, 2019

Great version of mulled wine. We cut the sugar content down by 50% and it was perfect for us. It does not keep too long though, so plan to make fresh when needed.
Lynne

Dec 12, 2017

Delish! I tasted it before the overnight and it was bitter. All day I researched what I could do to fix it. Came home tonight and heated up a cup and was soooo good. I followed the recipe with exception of adding an apple, grnd mace & grnd pepper. Really good.
maryked

Nov 26, 2017

If you have cheesecloth for the spices you are good to go. Well liked by all and can be stored in the refrigerator.
mandajean526

Dec 23, 2011

Made this for New Year's Eve last year and it was a huge hit. Making it again for Christmas Eve tomorrow. Be careful though, it's strong stuff!
liciabelle

Nov 9, 2011

Love this recipe. It was a huge hit at my house. My husband asks me to make it all the time.