Wonderful Mulled Wine Recipe

This festive mulled wine recipe is a crowd-pleaser, perfect for cozy winter nights! Combining the rich flavors of Merlot and sweet vermouth, this recipe is easily customizable. Use pre-made mulling spice tea bags for ultimate convenience (3 bags for this recipe) or create your own custom blend with the included spice list. The result is a deeply warming and aromatic drink that's sure to become a holiday tradition. Enjoy!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 85.2 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Wonderful Mulled Wine

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How to Make Wonderful Mulled Wine

  1. Add 750ml (25oz) bottle of Merlot to a slow cooker or large saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add 250ml (8.5oz) apple cider and 50ml (1.7oz) sweet vermouth.
  3. Combine 2 cinnamon sticks, 10 whole cloves, 1 teaspoon allspice berries, and zest of one orange in a cheesecloth bag. Tie securely.
  4. Add the spice bag, 2 orange slices, and 2 tablespoons brown sugar to the wine mixture.
  5. Simmer over medium-low heat for 60-70 minutes, or until heated through. Do not boil.
  6. Remove the spice bag before serving. Reduce heat to low to keep warm.
  7. Pour into mugs and enjoy your delicious, warming mulled wine!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

9g

Fat

0g

Carbs

1g