Quento Brazilian Mulled Wine Recipe

Warm your soul with this fiery Quentão, a traditional Brazilian Festa Junina drink! Perfect for chilly evenings, this recipe, inspired by Houston's Fogo de Chão and featured in our local paper, is a vibrant blend of fruits, spices, and Brazilian cachaça. Experience the festive flavors of Brazil with this easy-to-make mulled wine – the perfect cozy winter warmer.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 237.4 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Quento Brazilian Mulled Wine

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How to Make Quento Brazilian Mulled Wine

  1. Combine 2 cups of chopped pineapple, 1 cup of chopped oranges (including peels), 1/2 cup chopped apples, 1/2 cup chopped guava, 1 cinnamon stick, 5 cloves, 1 star anise, and 1/2 cup brown sugar in a large saucepan.
  2. Add 4 cups of water to the saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in 2 cups of dry red wine (like Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon).
  5. Continue to simmer for another 2 minutes.
  6. Reduce heat to the lowest setting, ensuring the mixture remains warm but not boiling. Stir in 1/4 cup Cointreau and 2 tablespoons of Cachaça.
  7. Serve immediately in heat-resistant mugs, garnished with extra orange slices and cinnamon sticks (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

129g

Fat

0g

Carbs

12g