Spiced Mulled Wine

Name: Spiced Mulled Wine
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: of red wine; 100 g of sugar; 1 orange (organic (unwaxed)); 2 sticks of cinnamon; 2 cloves of cloves; 3 star anise; 50 ml of cognac ((for a stronger boozy version)); 1 pinch of nutmeg (grated)

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This red wine is heated without boiling with sugar, cinnamon and orange. 🍷 It needs to steep for 30 min for the flavors to develop.

Total time: 40 min
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 30 min
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €2.00

By the CookinBreak team

Ingredients 8

servings

Estimated cost €12.00

Equipment

Saucepan
Wooden spoon
Kitchen knife

Instructions

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Wash the orange thoroughly and cut it into slices. Make sure it is organic to avoid pesticides.

In a saucepan, pour in the red wine, then add the sugar, orange slices, cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise and the pinch of grated nutmeg.
Heat over low heat for about without letting it boil, so the flavors can blend. Stir regularly with a wooden spoon.
If you want a stronger boozy version, add the cognac or rum a few minutes before the end of cooking.
Remove from the heat and strain the spiced mulled wine to remove the spices and orange slices.
Pour the spiced mulled wine into wine glasses and serve hot.

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

150kcal

Protein1 g6%
Carbs16 g94%
Fat0 g0%
Fiber1 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

For an even more fragrant mulled wine, let the spices and orange slices steep for 1 hour off the heat before gently reheating. ⏳🍊 This intensifies the aromas without altering the wine!

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Not recommended

Not recommended. Flavors and texture deteriorate after thawing.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Keeps 2 to 3 days max in an airtight bottle or container in the fridge.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

The flavors infuse better after a night. Reheat gently before serving.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Reheat gently in a saucepan over low/medium heat. Do not boil, to preserve the alcohol and the aromas of the spices.

Variations

Add 50 ml of cognac, or rum, a few minutes before the end of cooking for a stronger version.
Adjust the sugar: 100 g makes a very sweet mulled wine, reduce the amount if you like it less sweet.
Serve in wine glasses, with a fresh orange slice for presentation.

Mistakes to avoid

Boiling the wine: heat over low heat without letting it boil, to preserve the aromas.
Using a treated orange: choose an organic, unwaxed orange, and wash it thoroughly before cutting it into slices.
Forgetting to strain: remove the spices and orange slices before serving into glasses.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make spiced mulled wine?

Pour the red wine into a saucepan with the sugar, orange slices, cinnamon, cloves and star anise. Heat over low heat for about 30 minutes without letting it boil, stirring regularly, then strain.

Can you add liquor to mulled wine?

Yes, for a stronger version, add 50 ml of cognac or rum a few minutes before the end of cooking. Then remove from the heat, strain out the spices and serve hot in wine glasses.

Which orange should you choose for mulled wine?

Choose an organic, unwaxed orange, since the slices steep in the wine with their peel. Wash it thoroughly before cutting it into slices, to avoid pesticides.

What spices go in mulled wine?

This recipe uses 2 cinnamon sticks, 2 cloves, 3 star anise pods and a pinch of grated nutmeg. They steep in the wine during the gentle cooking.