Easy Mulled Red Wine Recipe

Name: Easy Mulled Red Wine Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 - 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 (750-ml) bottle dark red wine (such as Merlot or Zinfandel); 3 whole star anise pods; 2 whole cloves; 2 whole cinnamon sticks, broken, plus more for garnish; 1/2 c. sugar; 1 medium orange, sliced, plus more for garnish; 1 c. water; 1 c. bourbon or brandy

This warming winter drink is just the thing for a cold-weather gathering!

By Christopher MichelPublished: Oct 26, 2023

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Becky Luigart-Stayner

Yields:

6 - 8 serving(s)

Prep Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

There's nothing like a warm (and warming!) cup of spiced wine when you're in from a cold outing—whether that's an old-fashioned sleigh ride, a bout of Christmas caroling, or simply a tromp through the snow on a winter's eve.

This straightforward version is easy to make on the stove. You can also put it in a slow cooker to keep ready to drink as soon as you get back!

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Ingredients

1 (750-ml) bottle dark red wine (such as Merlot or Zinfandel)
3 whole star anise pods
2 whole cloves
2 whole cinnamon sticks, broken, plus more for garnish
1/2 cup sugar
1 medium orange, sliced, plus more for garnish
1 cup water
1 cup bourbon or brandy

Directions

1. Step 1Heat wine in a medium saucepan over low heat just until steaming. Combine spices in a muslin bag, large tea ball, or coffee filter tied with baking twine to create a sachet.
2. Step 2Add spice sachet, sugar, orange slices, and 1 cup water. Cook until flavors have melded, about 20 minutes. (Do not allow to boil.) Remove from heat and stir in bourbon. Serve in mugs garnished with orange slices and cinnamon sticks.

Tip: To easily remove mulling spices before serving, place them in a muslin bag or in a tea ball before putting them in the liquid. If you don't want to purchase those, you can also use a coffee filter tied tightly with baking twine.

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