Mulled Wine
Spiced red wine with orange, honey, cinnamon, and cloves—never boiled. A festive adult holiday drink.
- Time
- 20 min
- Serving
- 197 kcal
- Ingredients
- ≈ $2.06
- Protein
- 1 g
Ingredients
- 1 Dry red winepack 750 ml ≈ $9.00 150 ml
- 2 Oranges≈ $3.80 per kg 40 g
- 3 Honey 10 g
- 4 Cinnamon to taste
- 5 Cloves to taste
- 6 Cardamom to taste
- 7 Apples≈ $3.50 per kg 30 g
Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.
Method
Pour the wine into a pot, add orange2 and apple7 slices, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and cardamom pods.
Heat over low heat for 10–12 minutes until it reaches 70–75 °C (steaming but not boiling—boiling ruins the flavor and alcohol).
Remove from heat, stir in the honey, cover, and let steep for 5 minutes.
Strain into warm mugs, adding an orange2 slice to each.
Tips
- Why it works
- Keep the heat low to avoid boiling. Boiling evaporates alcohol and makes the spices bitter. Use a thermometer if unsure; 75°C is just below a rolling boil.
- Substitutions
- Use 10g brown sugar if no honey, or swap cardamom for 0.1g allspice. Skip apples if unavailable, but add 10g grated ginger for extra warmth.
- Common mistakes
- Overheating turns the wine cloudy and sharp; check by tasting. It should smell sweet and spicy, not burnt or metallic.
- Storing and reheating
- Drink fresh or refrigerate for 1 day; reheat gently in a pot to 70°C. Freezing ruins texture and flavor.
- Serve with
- Pair with dark chocolate squares or spiced nuts for a holiday snack. Serve in small mugs at gatherings with cheese boards.
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