Easy Recipes Mulled Wine for Cozy Winter Nights
Warm up with this spiced and comforting mulled wine, perfect for cold evenings and holiday gatherings.
Servings: 4 cups
Ingredients
- 1 bottle of red wine (750 ml)
- 1 orange, sliced
- 8 whole cloves
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 star anise
- 1/4 cup honey or sugar
- 1/4 cup brandy (optional)
Instructions
- Pour the wine into a large saucepan.
- Add the orange slices, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and star anise.
- Stir in the honey or sugar to sweeten.
- Warm the mixture over medium heat until just below simmering. Do not boil.
- Reduce heat to low and let the wine mull for at least 15–20 minutes.
- Optional: Add brandy for an extra kick.
- Strain and serve warm in mugs or heatproof glasses.