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Prep Time : 0hr 5min
Cook Time : 25min
Course : Beverage
Special : Easy, Few Ingredients
Type of Prep : Crock Pot
Cuisine : British, French, German, Irish, Scandinavian, Red Wine, Wine
Occasion : Christmas, Fall, New Year's, Party, Thanksgiving, Winter
 
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Mulled Wines - Winter's Classic Wine

by Stacy Slinkard
With cooler weather swirling in and the holidays just around the corner, nothing could be cozier than a toasty mug of mulled wine. Mulled wine, the vine’s version of a classic hot toddy, is a traditional holiday treat in many Old World countries. Mulled wines have been warming people for centuries, they are a wine that has been sweetened, spiced and slightly heated - offering a delightful alternative to traditional coffees, ciders and toddy’s at holiday gatherings.

INGREDIENTS:

  • One bottle of red wine (suggestions: Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Merlot)
  • One peeled and sliced orange (keep peel to add zest to taste into cooking pot)
  • ¼ cup of brandy
  • 8-10 cloves
  • 2/3 cup honey or sugar
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 tsp fresh or 2 tsp ground ginger (allspice can be substituted)
  • Serves 4-6

PREPARATION:

Combine all ingredients in either a large pot or a slow cooker. Gently warm the ingredients on low to medium heat (avoid boiling), for 20-25 minutes. Stir occasionally to make sure that the honey or sugar has completely dissolved. When the wine is steaming and the ingredients have blended well it is ready to serve. Ladle into mugs (leaving seasonings behind) and enjoy!

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