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Clear mug with red mulled cider cocktail on a white table cloth with raw cranberries and rosemary sprigs sprinkled around. Garnished with two cinnamon sticks, one apple slice, seven cranberries, a sprig of rosemary, and one star anise.
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Mulled Wine

Cozy up with this easy, traditional Mulled Wine Recipe that will leave your home smelling like Christmastime!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Mulled Wine
Servings: 6
Calories: 21kcal
Author: Kelly Anthony

Ingredients

  • 2 oranges
  • 1 (750 ml) bottle dry, bold red wine (such as cabernet sauvignon, malbec, or merlot)
  • ⅔ cup apple cider
  • ⅓ cup brandy
  • ⅔ cup brown sugar
  • 2 cinnamon sticks, plus extra for garnish
  • ½ teaspoon whole cloves
  • 1 apple, sliced (optional)
  • Star anise for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • Juice one of the oranges and set the juice aside. Slice one of the oranges and set aside.
  • Add the wine, apple cider, brandy, brown sugar, orange juice, half of the orange slices, cinnamon, and cloves to a large pot over medium-high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil and reduce the heat to maintain a simmer.
  • Simmer for 10 minutes and remove from the heat. Use a fine mesh sieve to remove the whole spices and orange from the pot.
  • Divide the Mulled Wine amongst heat-proof mugs and garnish with cinnamon sticks, orange slices, apple slices, and star anise, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 21kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 98IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.04mg