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Simple and easy to make, this Mulled Wine recipe is absolutely the perfect thing to make you feel all warm and cozy as the temperature drops outside this winter! #wine #drink #cocktail #mulledwine #holiday #party #slowcooker #crockpot
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5 from 6 votes

Spiced Mulled Wine

A warm, cozy drink that's perfect for the holidays!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: holiday drink recipe, warm drink recipe, wine recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 209kcal

Ingredients

  • 750 ml bottle dry red wine
  • 2-4 Tbsp honey
  • 1 orange thinly sliced
  • 6-8 whole cloves
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1-2 star anise
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary (optional)

Instructions

  • Pour red wine and honey into saucepan. Stir well to combine.
  • Add orange, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and star anise.
  • Heat over MED-LOW until mixture is close to simmering and is almost too hot to touch.
  • Reduce heat to LOW, cover, and cook 10 minutes. Watch to make sure it doesn't simmer too much or boil.
  • If using rosemary, add to pot. Cook 10 more minutes.
  • Remove from heat and strain through a fine mesh sieve.
  • Serve warm and enjoy responsibly.

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Notes

My favorite types of wine for making mulled wine are Merlot, Zinfandel, or Cabernet Sauvignon.  These wines have a strong flavor that will compliment the mulling spices.
 

SLOW COOKER DIRECTIONS

  • Combine all ingredients in slow cooker.  
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 1 hour.
  • Reduce heat to WARM and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 59mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 74IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg