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How to Make Mulled Wine
Victoria Haneveer

How to Make Mulled Wine

Mulled wine is a deliciously warming drink. There are various recipes to choose from but this is the best one because it offers the most amazing fresh flavors.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: British

Ingredients
 

  • 2 pints apple juice (or non-alcoholic apple cider)
  • 1/4 cup (85 grams) honey
  • Juice and zest of an orange
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 3 star anise
  • 1 bottle Cabernet Sauvignon or similar red wine
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • Orange zest or slices, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Combine the apple juice, honey, cinnamon sticks, zest, juice, wine, cloves and star anise in a pot.
  2. Bring this mixture to a boil and then simmer gently for 10 minutes.
  3. Pour this mixture into mugs and garnish each one with orange slices or zest.

Notes

This is a sweet drink but if you prefer it less sweet then just halve the amount of honey.