Whether you’re looking for some fun ways to “spice up” a holiday party menu or just want an alternative to hot chocolate to curl up with, mulled wine may be just the beverage for you. It’s a popular beverage during the holiday season and throughout winter in Europe—typically found at Christmas markets as well as certain pubs. It’s incredibly simple to make and customizable depending on whether you want to add spices like cinnamon for additional warmth and flavor. Feel free to experiment with different types of wine and other ingredients, but here’s a simple recipe to use as a reference.
Ingredients:
- 1 bottle of red wine
- 1-3 cinnamon sticks
- 1-2 star anise
- 1 tbsp dried ginger
- 8 whole cloves
- ½ orange, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup sweetener of choice—we recommend honey or maple syrup
Directions:
- Add wine and sweetener to a saucepan over medium-low heat and stir to combine.
- Add orange and spices and heat until mixture is just below simmering.
- Reduce heat to low and cook for 10 minutes, covered.
- Remove from heat and pour through a strainer to remove spices.
- Ladle into mugs to serve warm.
- Enjoy!
