Mulled wine is a classic holiday drink that is perfect for warming up on cold winter nights. Made with red wine infused with warm spices, it’s the ultimate cozy drink. Enjoy a mug of mulled wine by the fireplace or at your next holiday gathering.
This recipe serves 6 and takes about 25 minutes to make. It’s easy to prepare and requires only a few simple ingredients. The combination of red wine, sugar, orange slices, cloves, cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, and allspice creates a rich and aromatic drink.
To make mulled wine, combine all the ingredients in a large pot and heat over medium heat until it reaches a simmer. Be careful not to let it boil. Once it’s simmering, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
After simmering, strain out the cloves, cinnamon sticks, and orange slices. Serve the mulled wine hot in mugs and garnish with additional orange slices and cinnamon sticks, if desired. Cheers to a warm and festive holiday season!
Ingredients
- 1 bottle red wine
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 orange sliced
- 8 cloves whole
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 tsp nutmeg ground
- 1 tsp allspice ground
- slices orange Optional garnish
- sticks cinnamon Optional garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the red wine, sugar, orange slices, cloves, cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, and allspice.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat until it reaches a simmer. Do not boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the wine simmer for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Remove from heat and strain out the cloves, cinnamon sticks, and orange slices.
- Serve hot in mugs and garnish with additional orange slices and cinnamon sticks, if desired.
I added extra cloves because I just love them! Made it taste like Christmas in a cup! 10/10
Extra cloves? That sounds amazing! I love that festive touch. Looking forward to trying it! 🌟
I don’t know, sounds like too many cloves! Might overpower the wine. Keep it simple, I say.
This was delicious! Perfect for the holidays. Will make again!
Never thought I’d enjoy mulled wine, but this was a game changer! Just make sure to let it simmer long enough.
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Mulled wine is the best on a cold night. I always add extra cinnamon, tastes even better.
I dunno, simmering for too long sounds risky. Might ruin the taste? Just a thought.
This is literally the easiest recipe ever. Just mix a bunch of stuff and heat it. 👍
I dunno, it was too sweet for me. Maybe I used too much sugar?
Yeah, I think the sugar can really make it sweet. I usually skip the added sugar altogether!
This is a scam. My wine tasted the same after making it…I think this doesn’t work!
Mulled wine rocks!! My family can’t get enough! Always a hit during the holidays! 🎉
Tasty but took longer to prepare than I thought it would. Sigh.
I added a splash of brandy and it was AMAZING!! ☕🍷
I hate spicey stuff so this no good for me. 🙁
it was ok, but not the best. I think it needed more spices.
This is the best mulled wine recipe I’ve ever tried! SO cozy and euphoric! 😍
Yum! My whole fam loved it. Mulled wine for life!
That’s awesome to hear! Mulled wine is such a cozy drink for winter nights. Cheers to more family fun!
Mulled wine forever! 🍷❤️
Isnt mulled wine supposed to be made with white wine?? Seems wrong.
Used too much sugar I think. It was overly sweet. Stick to less sugar next time.
I actually enjoyed the sweetness! It’s perfect for the holidays, I think. Maybe less sugar next time would work for some people, but I loved it!
Too sweet? Lol, I love sugar! Just add more wine if it’s too much for you. 😜
I tried this last night and it was too sweet for me. Maybe less sugar?
So easy and delicious! Made it for my friends and they all loved it. Will make again!
This mulled wine recipe is amazing! The spices really uplift the flavor, and it warms you right up! Perfect for the holidays!
Uh, isn’t mulled wine supposed to be made with white wine too? Just saying.
I totally agree! Mulled wine is the best! I added a bit of ginger to mine, and it was AMAZING.
Wow, this is the best mulled wine recipe I’ve ever tried! Perfect for holiday gatherings.
Easy and delicious! 🙌
This is just a fancy way to say warm wine. I don’t see why people love it so much.
Tastes Delicious. Thank you, Und Danke Shein.
I tried this and it was way too sweet! I don’t know if I did something wrong but the sugar was too much for me.
This recipe is amazing! It smells fantastic and tastes even better. Perfect for cozy nights! 🍷
I don’t know about this… how can such a simple recipe be that popular? Seems overrated to me.
I think it’s popular because it’s perfect for cozy gatherings! Sometimes the simplest recipes are the best. 😊
Overrated? Nah, mulled wine is like a hug in a mug! Just try it; you’ll see how good it is!
Mmmm, love mulled wine! Just the right amount of spice makes it a winter must-have. I used leftover wine from a party.
Leftover wine? That’s genius! I always end up with half bottles after parties. Can’t wait to try this out!
I dunno… mulled wine seems overrated. Isn’t it just glorified hot grape juice?
I dunno…isn’t mulled wine just old wine? Sounds kinda gross if you ask me.
I thought the same thing at first. But trust me, it’s super cozy and tastes great! You should give it a try.
Actually, mulled wine is really delicious! It’s not old wine, it’s just warm with spices. Perfect for cold days!
Easy to follow!! I made it for my book club and it was gone in no time.
The instructions weren’t clear about how much to heat it, so I messed up a bit. Should’ve boiled it?
I totally get it! The instructions could definitely be clearer. You don’t want to boil it though; simmering is key for the flavors! Hope it still turned out okay!
I followed the recipe but it turned out way too sweet for my taste. Gonna try with less sugar next time.
Is it bad that I drank it all by myself? No regrets. 😂
Can you use white wine for this? I’ve only got that. 🤔
Sure, use what you have! It might be a bit different, but it could still be good. 🤷♂️
I don’t think white wine would taste right in this. Mulled wine needs to be red! 🍷
I don’t kno why people like this, it taste like hot vinegar. Not for me.
Nah, it’s not hot vinegar! It’s spiced goodness. Your taste buds just not ready for the flavor explosion!
I think you just had a bad batch! Mulled wine is supposed to be warm and cozy, not just vinegar. Maybe try a different recipe?
Just tried this last night with a cabernet, and wowww, the flavor explosion! Overall a keeper recipe!
Loved this shelter during the snowstorm!!! Such a cozy drink!
I added some extra spices and OMG! So good! But didn’t follow closely to the recipe at all.
I wasn’t sure about the nutmeg, but it turned out great! Will make it again for sure.
This recipe is fantastic! A perfect warming drink for winter parties. My guests loved it!
Isn’t mulled wine just for Christmas? I mean, I guess you can drink it anytime, but it seems weird in summer. 🤔
I’m glad you liked it! Mulled wine really is the perfect drink for cozy gatherings. I’ll definitely be trying this recipe for my next get-together!
Can I use white wine instead? Asking for a friend.
Is it just me or nutmeg is too strong? I didn’t like it much. Might omit that next time.
I don’t drink alcohol so I skipped the wine. Used grape juice instead! It was actually good.
Grape juice? That’s a cool substitute! Glad it worked for you! 🍇
Honestly, it just taste like wine to me. I don’t get the hype.
My grandma made something like this but she used beer?? Not sure if this is right.
I dunno, never heard of beer in mulled wine. Seems off. But maybe your grandma had a cool twist?
Beer? Really? That sounds weird for mulled wine. I think this recipe is spot on! But you do you! 🍷