How to Make The Best Homemade Mulled Wine Ever (15-minute aromatic recipe)
Mulled or spiced wine as you may also know it is an irreplaceable part of the winter holidays. This warm winter drink comes with or without alcohol, but the aromatic spices are always there! Many of us remember going to Christmas bazaars, and seeing the people queuing for a warm cup of spiced mulled wine. If you want to recreate these wonderful winter memories, why not make your own homemade mulled wine! You only need a bottle of red wine, some fruits and spices, and at least fifteen minutes to spare! This recipe is super easy and fast, so you do not need much time or effort to enjoy the best homemade mulled wine ever! Of course, the more time and patience you have, the more aromatic and infused your mulled wine be! So, if you want to make the best homemade mulled wine ever, just continue reading to find out how!
It’s spiced wine o’clock! Let’s make the best homemade mulled wine ever!
Video Recipe
As we already mentioned, this is the best recipe for homemade mulled wine. Why? It is super quick to make for those days when you don’t really have any time to spare. However, if you want you can leave the wine infuse for longer, thus giving you a more aromatic drink. What’s more, this recipe is highly customizable. You can add more fruits that you have at home to make your own custom blend. You can also experiment with the spices! It is best to choose a dark red wine like Merlot, Zinfandel or Garnacha. You can make this recipe for a gathering for the holidays to bring back the best memories of Christmas. Absolutely everyone will appreciate and love this signature winter drink. So, grab an apron, and let’s get stated with this homemade mulled wine recipe!
Mulled wine is infused with delicious winter fruits and different aromatic spices
Here is our video recipe for the most delicious mulled wine ever!
Recipe for The Best Mulled ‘Spiced’ Wine Ever (2 servings)
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: at least 10 minutes
Total time: at least 15 minutes
You need at least fifteen spare minutes to make this aromatic winter drink
Things you will need:
- a knife
- a cutting board
- a big pot
- a wooden spatula
- a sieve
- 2 glasses of choice for serving
Ingredients:
- organic orange – 1 pcs.
- cinnamon sticks – 3 pcs.
- red wine of your choice – 750ml
- cane sugar – 85gr (or substitute honey)
- cardamon pods – 6 or 7 pcs.
- cloves – 6 or 7 pcs.
- star anise – 4 or 5 pcs.
- ground nutmeg – 1 tsp
Step-by-step Instructions:
- First, prepare all the ingredients in the necessary quantities. This will make the whole process easier.
- Then slice the orange into circles and add it to the pot.
- After that, place the cinnamon sticks on top.
- Add your red one of choice into the pot, as well. It is actually best to choose a dark red wine like Merlot, Zinfandel or Garnacha.
- Then pour the cane sugar or honey into the pot. It is generally better to use honey, as sugar makes this winter drink a bit more unhealthy. You can also try agave syrup!
- Stir well with a wooden spatula so that the sugar or honey can incorporate well.
- Next, it is time to add the spices! Start with the cardamon pods, followed by the cloves, and finally, the star anise.
- Then sprinkle the wine mixture with the ground nutmeg.
- Stir well again, and turn on the heat to medium. You need to heat the wine, and not allow it to boil.
- You have to let the mixture infuse for at least ten minutes! Then remove from the heat, and after it cools down, strain the wine.
- After that, take your cups of choice and add decorations if you want to.
- Then pour the hot mulled wine into each glass, and sip it while it is still nice and warm!
Enjoy!
And voilà! The perfect winter drink – aromatic mulled wine infused with delicious fruits and winter spices!
Visual Steps
1 Step: First, prepare all the ingredients in the necessary quantities. This will make the whole process easier.
2 Step: Then slice the orange into circles and add it to the pot.
3 Step: After that, place the cinnamon sticks on top.
4 Step: Add your red one of choice into the pot, as well.
5 Step: It is actually best to choose a dark red wine like Merlot, Zinfandel or Garnacha.
6 Step: Then pour the cane sugar or honey into the pot.
7 Step: It is generally better to use honey, as sugar makes this winter drink a bit more unhealthy. You can also try agave syrup!
8 Step: Stir well with a wooden spatula so that the sugar or honey can incorporate well.
9 Step: Next, it is time to add the spices! Start with the cardamon pods, followed by the cloves, and finally, the star anise.
10 Step: Then sprinkle the wine mixture with the ground nutmeg.
11 Step: Stir well again, and turn on the heat to medium. You need to heat the wine, and not allow it to boil.
12 Step: You have to let the mixture infuse for at least ten minutes! Then remove from the heat, and after it cools down, strain the wine.
13 Step: After that, take your cups of choice and add decorations if you want to.
14 Step: Then pour the hot mulled wine into each glass, and sip it while it is still nice and warm!
Voilà! Have you ever seen a better looking winter drink?
This hot mulled wine is the perfect addition to any party or romantic night in
The warm wine and the potent spices will awaken all your senses, and keep you warm in the chilly weather!
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Now you know how to make the best homemade mulled wine ever!
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