Dawn's Mulled Wine
Warm up your winter gatherings with the cozy, spiced aroma of *Dawn's Mulled Wine*, a classic holiday drink infused with festive flavors. This easy-to-make recipe combines dry red wine with slices of fresh orange and lemon, fragrant cinnamon sticks, star anise, cloves, and a hint of freshly grated nutmeg. Sweetened with brown sugar or honey and enriched with a touch of optional brandy, it strikes the perfect balance between sweetness and spice. Gently simmered to preserve its warming essence, this mulled wine is ready in just 30 minutes and serves up to four—ideal for intimate holiday evenings or small celebrations. Serve it steaming hot in mugs, garnished with a slice of orange or a cinnamon stick, for an irresistibly inviting presentation. Perfect for Christmas parties, cold nights by the fire, or any festive occasion, this recipe brings the magic of mulled wine to your home with minimal effort.
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Ingredients
- 750 ml Dry red wine
- 1 Orange
- 1 Lemon
- 2 Cinnamon sticks
- 2 Star anise
- 6 Cloves
- 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg, freshly grated
- 3 tablespoons Brown sugar or honey
- 60 ml Brandy (optional)
- 250 ml Water
Directions
Step 1
Pour the red wine and water into a large saucepan or pot.
Step 2
Cut the orange and lemon into thin slices. Add them to the pot along with the cinnamon sticks, star anise, cloves, and freshly grated nutmeg.
Step 3
Stir in the brown sugar or honey to sweeten the mixture. Adjust sweetness to suit your taste.
Step 4
Place the pot over low to medium heat and allow the mixture to slowly heat up. Do not let it come to a boil, as boiling will cook off the alcohol.
Step 5
Once the wine is steaming and fragrant (about 15-20 minutes), remove it from the heat.
Step 6
If using, stir in the brandy for an extra kick of warmth.
Step 7
Strain the mulled wine through a fine mesh sieve to remove the spices and citrus before serving.
Step 8
Serve the mulled wine warm in heatproof glasses or mugs. Optionally, garnish with a slice of orange, a cinnamon stick, or a star anise for presentation.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1341.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1087.6 |
| Total Fat 3.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 95.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 98.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 57.3g | |
| Protein 5.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 374.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1615.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories