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Mulled Wine

Mulled Wine is a spiced wine recipe made with red wine, mulling spices, brandy and honey. This festive drink is perfect for sipping.
Course Beverages
Cuisine American
Keyword alcohol, Christmas, red wine, thanksgiving
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 309kcal

Ingredients

  • 750 ml Zinfandel or other full bodied wine like Merlot
  • 1/2 cup brandy
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 slices orange
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 4 whole cinnamon sticks
  • 3 whole star anise

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a pan. Stir gently and simmer for 15 - 20 minutes.
  • Use a strainer to strain aromatics from the wine. Discard.
  • Ladle mulled wine into cups. Garnish with a fresh cinnamon stick, orange wedge and star anise.

Notes

Don't allow the wine to boil or it will evaporate and reduce. You simply want to simmer it. 
Nutrition information for estimation purposes only. 

Nutrition

Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 23IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg