Wine Welcomer

Warm your soul and welcome any gathering with the "Wine Welcomer," a beautifully spiced mulled wine recipe that transforms simple red wine into a luxurious, aromatic beverage. Infused with citrusy orange slices, fragrant cinnamon sticks, star anise, and cloves, this comforting drink is sweetened with honey and elevated with a splash of optional brandy for added richness. Perfect for cozy nights or holiday entertaining, the recipe is quick to prepare, taking just 25 minutes from start to finish. Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs and orange slices for a festive touch. Whether you serve it at a dinner party or enjoy it by the fire, this warm and inviting mulled wine is sure to delight.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 750 ml Red wine
• 1 Orange
• 2 Cinnamon stick
• 6 pieces Cloves
• 2 Star anise
• 3 tbsp Honey
• 100 ml Water
• 50 ml Brandy (optional)
• 2 sprigs Fresh rosemary (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Wash the orange thoroughly, then slice it into thin rounds. Reserve 2 slices for garnish, if desired.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the water, cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, and honey. Heat gently over medium heat until the honey dissolves and the mixture is fragrant (about 5 minutes).

Step 3

Lower the heat to medium-low and add the red wine. Gently stir to combine, ensuring the heat stays low to avoid boiling the alcohol out of the wine.

Step 4

Add the orange slices to the saucepan and let the mixture heat for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Do not let the mixture boil.

Step 5

If using brandy, stir it in during the last minute of heating for an extra depth of flavor.

Step 6

Once the wine is heated and infused with the spices, strain it through a fine mesh sieve to remove the solids, if desired.

Step 7

Pour the mulled wine into mugs or heatproof glasses. Garnish with a fresh orange slice and a sprig of rosemary, if desired.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy the warm, comforting flavors of your Wine Welcomer!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1149.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1110.9

Total Fat 3.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 79.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 107.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.0g	0%
Total Sugars 70.2g
Protein 4.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 345.1mg	0%
Iron 10.0mg	0%
Potassium 1541.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 6.5%

Protein: 4.0%

Carbs: 89.5%