How to Make Mulled Wine

Guide Note If you're in need of a delicious way to warm up or simply want a festive wine recipe, mulled wine is a tasty solution. How to Make Mulled Wine will teach you how to infuse the liquor with the flavor of fruit and spices. Enjoy mulled wine whether you're relaxing by a roaring fire or celebrating a winter holiday with friends.

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Mulled Wine Tips

  1. Turn an inexpensive bottle of red wine (like a Merlot or Shiraz) into delicious mulled wine.
  2. Use whole spices instead of ground versions to keep the finished product from becoming gritty.
  3. Add the ingredients to the pan and heat until it's barely simmering.
  4. If the mixture begins to emit white steam, turn the heat down to prevent the alcohol from evaporating.
  5. Avoid boiling the wine since it will turn the spices bitter and cook out all of the alcohol.
  6. Simmer gently for about 20 minutes.
  7. Spoon the fruit into the bowl and pour the wine over it for a festive presentation.

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Introduction

  • Once called "Ypocras" or "Hipocris" after Hippocrates, mulled wine was considered a healthy, medicinal beverage.1 Today, the warm combination of red wine, spices and fruit is often enjoyed during fall and winter holidays.

What You'll Need

  • Gather your ingredients and cooking tools before you start to get the mulled wine simmering without multiple trips to the refrigerator or pantry.

Ingredients

Equipment

Making Mulled Wine

  • Use the following instructions to create four servings of soul-warming mulled wine.
  1. Cut two of the oranges and the lemon into quarters.6
  2. Peel and grate the ginger.7
  3. Push the cloves into the whole orange.8 This extracts additional orange flavor and recreates the festive look of an orange pomander.9
  4. Place all of the ingredients into the sauce pan.10
  5. Put the pan on the stove over medium heat.
  6. Let the wine simmer gently for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.10
  7. Remove from heat, then ladle into glasses with a sprinkle of nutmeg, if desired.12

Tips and Tricks

  • Let the ingredients shine and obtain the best flavor from your mulled wine with these simple tricks.
  1. Try an inexpensive bottle of Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon as the base of the mulled wine since the flavors of an expensive bottle would be masked by the fruit and spices anyway.13
  2. Use whole spices instead of pre-ground versions when mulling the wine to keep the beverage from turning cloudy or gritty.14
  3. Try not to let the wine boil since it will cause the spices to become bitter.14
  4. Consider using a crockpot to slow cook your mulled wine. Just toss in ingredients and forget about for a couple hours.15
  5. For a quick mulled wine method, try microwaving the ingredients in a microwave-safe container.16

Variations

  • Add a few new ingredients into the mix to create varieties of mulled with diverse aromas and flavors.
  1. Try brown sugar instead of white for a richer flavor.17
  2. Include brandy for an extra-strong brew.18
  3. Use star anise and vanilla for additional layers of flavor.19
  4. Make mulled wine with port, honey, tangerines and raisins for a sweeter flavor.20

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References for How to Make Mulled Wine

  1. ↑ WineIntro.com: A History of Mulled Wine
  2. ↑ City Life: Low Cal Mulled Wine
  3. ↑ Amazon.com Fine Grater
  4. ↑ Williams-Sonoma: Ginger Grater
  5. ↑ Panik-Design: Hot Drink Glasses
  6. ↑ Video Jug: How to Make Mulled Wine (Time: 2:57)
  7. ↑ iVillage: Traditional Spiced Mulled Wine
  8. ↑ Easy Party Recipes: Hot Mulled Wine
  9. ↑ DIY Life: Fragrant Christmas Pomanders
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Delia Online: Mulled Wine
  11. ↑ Barbeque-online: Mulled Wine
  12. ↑ Cooks.com: Hot Mulled Wine
  13. ↑ Love to Know: Mulled Wine
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 All Recipes: Mulled Wine and Cider
  15. ↑ About.com: Mulled Wine Recipe
  16. ↑ Recipezaar.com: Quick Mulled Wine
  17. ↑ WineIntro.com: Brown Sugar Mulled Wine Recipe
  18. ↑ Mulled Wine Recipe: Mulled Wine with Brandy
  19. ↑ Daily Express: Mulled Wine with Star Anise and Vanilla (November 21, 2007)  WARNING: Pop-ups
  20. ↑ Sprig: Port-infused Mulled Wine Recipe

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