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A glass of mulled wine with an orange wedge and cinnamon stick in the glass. A jar of mulling spices is next to it and has spilled the spices on the countertop.

Mulled Wine

This mulled wine recipe combines the perfect balance of warming mulling spices to make a comforting, aromatic, and boozy mulled wine. Use your own collection of spices, or make a balanced blend using the ingredients listed below.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • 1 Large saucepan
  • 1 Wood spoon
  • 1 Ladle
  • Strainer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bottle Dry red wine Or hard cider, non-alcoholic apple cider, or white wine
  • 3 tbsp Mulling spices Optional, can make your own with the ingredients listed below
  • 3 tbsp Honey Or more to taste, can be swapped with brown sugar, white sugar, or agave nectar
  • 1/4 cup Amaretto Optional, can be swapped with bourbon, orange liqueur, or Fireball cinnamon whiskey
  • Orange wheel and cinnamon sticks, for serving Optional

For mulling spices

  • 2 Cinnamon sticks
  • 2 tbsp Dried orange peel, coarsely chopped
  • 1 tbsp Cardamom pods
  • 1 tbsp Allspice
  • 4 Star anise
  • 1 tbsp Cloves
  • 1 tsp Black or pink peppercorns

Instructions
 

  • In a large saucepan set over medium heat, add your red wine, mulling spices, and honey. Stir to combine and let simmer for 15 minutes or up to 3 hours.
  • Add your liquor or liqueur of choice, then taste and adjust the sweetener if necessary. Serve hot with an orange wheel and optional cinnamon stick.

For mulling spices

  • Add all mulling spice ingredients to a sealable jar and store for up to six months.
Keyword Hot drinks, Mulled wine, Red wine