Mulled Wine
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Fall has pretty much come and gone here in Michigan and winter has been knocking on the door. Thankfully, warm winter drinks are here to stay, and I’ve got a winner for you! All you need is a few simple ingredients, which are easily doubled or tripled for a holiday party, or left as is for a cozy winter night at home.
This recipe is very similar to something called Gluhwein, a German mulled wine that is traditionally served around the holidays.
Cooking Level
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Yield: 4-5 servings
Mulled Wine
A lovely warm drink to serve at your next holiday party or to enjoy on a chilly winter night! Please enjoy responsibly.
Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 20 MinTotal time: 25 Min
Ingredients
- 1 bottle red wine, any kind (better if on the dry side than the sweet side)
- 1 orange
- 15 cloves
- 4 star anise
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1/2 C demerara sugar (alternatively, brown sugar or coarse white sugar)
Instructions
- Empty the bottle of wine into a large sauce pan and warm over medium heat.
- Add the 1/2 C sugar whisking until completely dissolved in the warm wine.
- Wash the orange and slice into rounds. Slice the rounds in half (optional) and place into the sauce pan, along with the 4 star anise, 15 cloves, and 2 cinnamon sticks.
- Allow to simmer for 20 minutes to 1 hour, then reduce heat to low.
- Ladle a serving into your favorite mug or wine glass. Serve with an orange slice and a star anise if you like a little garnish.
- Let cool about 5 minutes before drinking. Enjoy responsibly!
