Hot Spiced Wine
This hot spiced wine is the perfect cocktail for the coldest winter nights. Since it makes enough for a small crowd, invite your friends over to enjoy a glass with you!
Servings: 5
Calories: 260kcal
Ingredients
- 1 bottle dry red wine
- 1 orange, juiced
- 1/2 orange, sliced
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 3 whole star anise
- 5 whole cloves
- 1/3 cup brandy
- Orange slices for garnish
- Cinnamon sticks for garnish
Instructions
- Add wine, orange juice, orange slices, maple syrup, and spices (cinnamon, anise, and cloves) to a medium saucepan and turn heat on low.
- Heat on very low for about 20-30 minutes or until fragrant. Do not simmer or boil.
- Turn off the heat and remove orange slices and strain out the spices. Stir in the brandy.
- Serve hot in glasses garnished with orange slices and cinnamon sticks.
Notes
- Red wine suggestions: Use a dry red wine like Zinfandel, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, or Pinot Noir. You can also use a red wine blend.
- Brandy alternative: You can also use bourbon in this recipe if you don't have brandy.
- For a sweeter mulled wine: add 2 cups apple cider to the pot when cooking. We love making it with apple cider!
- Spices: Spices can also be added to a bit of cheesecloth that has been tied up with string if you don't want to strain before serving.
- Crockpot: Add all of the ingredients from step one to a crockpot and heat on low for 1 hour until hot and then switch to "keep warm" setting until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Drink | Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 375mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 57IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg