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Easy Mulled Wine

Easy Mulled Wine

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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: holiday cocktail, mulled wine
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6 drinks
Author: Jess
This easy mulled wine recipe is on my holiday absolute-must list. Don't miss out on this recipe for any winter gatherings or parties.
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Ingredients

  • 1 bottle red wine (zinfandel or merlot)
  • 1 cup pure cranberry juice any cranberry juice will work but if you use a 'cranberry cocktail' lower the amount of maple syrup you use
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
  • 1 inch piece ginger, sliced
  • 1 orange, sliced
  • 3 whole cinnamon sticks
  • 2 star anise
  • 3 whole cloves try 1/4 tsp ground cloves if you don't have whole
  • Garnishes: cranberries, rosemary sprigs, cinnamon sticks, orange slices from the pot of mulled wine
  • Optional: 1/3 cup bourbon, 2-3 cardamom pods

Instructions

  • Pour wine, cranberry juice and maple syrup into a medium pot and stir to mix. Add bourbon if using.
  • Slice ginger and orange and add to pot. Measure spices and add to pot.
  • Once all ingredients are in the pot, bring to a simmer over medium heat (look for small bubbles starting to rise to the surface - should take about 5 minutes). Then reduce to medium low and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Serve warm with garnishes.

Notes

  • Any cranberry juice will work but if you use a 'cranberry cocktail' lower the amount of maple syrup you use
  • Need a non-alcoholic version? Try making this recipe by replacing the wine with cranberry juice too.
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