Winter Warmer Mulled Wine

This Winter Warmer Mulled Wine is a simple and cozy concoction to warm you up on chilly winter nights. With the rich flavors of red wine, spices, and a hint of citrus, this mulled wine is the perfect treat for the season. Whether you're hosting a holiday gathering or simply unwinding by the fireplace, this classic German beverage is sure to delight your taste buds and lift your spirits.

Winter Warmer Mulled Wine

A cozy and warming mulled wine with red wine, spices, and citrus, perfect for winter nights.

4.59 from 63 votes
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 5 oz dry red wine (like merlot, zinfandel, or garnacha)
  • 1/2 oz brandy (or orange liquor)
  • 1/4 of an orange, sliced
  • 1 Tbsp sweetener (like honey, maple syrup, or sugar)
  • 1 whole clove
  • 1/2 cinnamon stick
  • 1 star anise
  • Optional: cranberries, cinnamon sticks, star anise, orange slice for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a pot, combine the red wine, brandy, orange slices, sweetener, cloves, cinnamon stick, and star anise.
  2. Set the pot over medium/low heat and allow the mixture to steam slightly.
  3. Reduce the heat to low and let the mulled wine warm for 5 to 10 minutes.
  4. Ladle the mulled wine into a mug and garnish with optional garnishes as desired.