mulled wine

Name: mulled wine
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: European, British
Ingredients: 750ml red wine; 75ml brandy; 1 orange, peeled and sliced into rounds; 8 cloves, whole; 4 Tbsp honey; 2 cinnamon sticks; cardamom pods; 2 star anise; orange slices; cinnamon stick; star anise

6 steps

Prep:5minCook:55min

for yule or for meals that need red wine [can substitute the brandy with bourbon]

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:31:44 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories309.5 kcal (15%)

Total Fat0.9 g (1%)

Carbs32.2 g (12%)

Sugars21.1 g (23%)

Protein0.9 g (2%)

Sodium25.3 mg (1%)

Fiber4.5 g (16%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

brewing

750mlred wine

75mlbrandy

1orange

peeled and sliced into rounds

4 Tbsphoney

garnish

orange

cinnamon stick

star anise

Instructions

Step 1

set out: saucepan, mesh strainer, glass mugs; a chopping board and a knife

Step 2

combine the ingredients in the saucepan and stir it briefly.

Step 3

heat the wine on a medium/high heat until it just barely reaches a simmer (don't boil off the alcohol)

Step 4

reduce the heat to low and place the lid on the saucepan. let the wine simmer for at least 15 mins or up to 3 hours

Step 5

when the wine has brewed for the desired time, strain the wine into a glass jug, discarding the spices and orange slices: add extra sweetener if needed.

Step 6

serve warm in glass mugs, add new orange slices and a cinnamon stick