Source: Vasiliy, AdobeStock Is there anything better than a hot mug of mulled wine on an autumn or winter day? It's wonderfully warming, delights with an incredible aroma, and simply brightens up cold evenings. Besides classic alcoholic mulled wine, you can also prepare several non-alcoholic options. The best recipes for every taste are already in this collection!
1. Classic Red Mulled Wine
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We recommend using dry or semi-dry wine so the mulled wine isn't too sweet.
Preparation time: 20 minutes.
Servings: 4.
- 1 liter red wine
- 200 g sugar
- 2 apples
- 1 orange
- 0.5 tsp cardamom
- 0.5 tsp nutmeg
- 5 cloves
- 2 star anise
- 1 cinnamon stick
1. Wash the orange thoroughly, then slice it thinly.
Source: Daria Kuznetsova 2. Do the same with the apples. As an alternative, you can dice them.
Source: Daria Kuznetsova 3. Prepare all the spices.
Source: Daria Kuznetsova 4. Combine the orange, apples, sugar, and spices with the wine. Heat the mulled wine to 80 degrees Celsius over low heat (if it boils, the mulled wine will taste stronger), remove from heat, and let it steep for 3-5 minutes with the lid on.
Source: Daria Kuznetsova 5. Serve the mulled wine immediately while it's hot.
Source: Daria Kuznetsova 2. White Mulled Wine with Tangerines
Source: pinterest.ruThe perfect winter mulled wine recipe for white wine lovers.
You will need: 600 ml dry white wine, 8 tangerines, 12 cloves, 4 star anise, 2 tbsp sugar, 2 cinnamon sticks.
Preparation: Squeeze the juice from 6 tangerines, and slice the remaining ones into rounds. Add all ingredients to the wine, place over low heat, and warm, stirring, almost to a boil. Remove the mulled wine from the stove.
3. Citrus White Mulled Wine
Source: tvoisamogon.ruOptionally, add a little ginger to your taste.
You will need: 700 ml white wine, 1 tbsp honey, 150 ml orange juice, 1 orange, 1 lemon, 5 cloves, 1 cinnamon stick.
Preparation: Slice the orange and lemon into small, thin pieces. Mix the wine and orange juice, add the remaining ingredients, bring the mulled wine almost to a boil, and remove from heat.
4. Non-Alcoholic Hibiscus Mulled Wine
Source: gazetamuchkap.ruExcellent for both autumn and winter.
You will need: 500 ml water, 500 ml apple juice, 1/2 orange, 10 g hibiscus, 1 cinnamon stick, 3 cardamom pods, 2 cloves, zest of 1 orange, 1 pinch nutmeg, 1 tbsp honey.
Preparation: Boil water with spices and orange zest, and simmer for 1 minute. Remove from heat, add hibiscus, and let steep for 10 minutes with the lid on. Separately, heat apple juice with honey and slices of a whole orange. Add the strained hibiscus and remove the mulled wine from heat.
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5. Christmas Mulled Wine
Source: objektiv.rsThe most festive mulled wine for atmosphere and mood!
You will need: 1 liter dry red wine, 1 apple, 1 orange, 1 lemon, 150 ml orange juice, 150 ml cherry juice, 2 tbsp honey, 4 cloves, 1 cinnamon stick, 4 allspice berries, 2 star anise.
Preparation: Finely chop all fruits and add them to the wine. Pour in the orange and cherry juices, add the remaining ingredients, and heat the mulled wine to about 80 degrees Celsius. Let it steep for a while with the lid on.
6. Strawberry Mulled Wine
Source: aif.ruYou can use frozen strawberries – it doesn't affect the taste.
You will need: 600 ml red or rosé wine, 100 g strawberries, 1/2 orange, 40 g honey, 2 star anise, 1 cinnamon stick.
Preparation: Slice the oranges into pieces, add all ingredients to a saucepan, and pour in the wine. Heat the mulled wine over low heat to about 80 degrees Celsius and let it steep for 10 minutes with the lid on.
7. Mulled Wine with Prunes
Source: keywordbaskets.comPour boiling water over the prunes for a couple of minutes beforehand to enhance their flavor.
You will need: 750 ml red wine, 8 prunes, 100 ml water, 1/2 orange, 1/2 tangerine, and 1/2 lemon, 1 cinnamon stick, 50 g honey, spices to taste.
Preparation: Mix water with wine, finely chop the citrus fruits, and add all ingredients to a saucepan. Heat the wine almost to a boil, remove from heat, and let the mulled wine steep with the lid on for 10-15 minutes.
8. White Mulled Wine with Pineapple
Source: taketea.ruFor this mulled wine, you need fresh, already peeled pineapple.
You will need: 750 ml dry white wine, 400 g pineapple, 1 orange, 1 cinnamon stick, 5 cloves, 2 tsp honey, 1 pinch vanilla, 1 tbsp grated ginger.
Preparation: Finely chop the pineapple, zest the orange and squeeze its juice, then add all ingredients to a saucepan. Heat the mulled wine over low heat to about 75-85 degrees Celsius, remove from the stove, and let it steep with the lid on.
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9. Non-Alcoholic Cherry Mulled Wine
Source: duck.showA very simple and quick mulled wine recipe using the most accessible ingredients.
You will need: 1 liter cherry juice, 1 apple, 1 orange, 5 cloves, 10 g spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the apple and orange, and add all ingredients to the cherry juice. Heat the mulled wine to a boil and remove from heat.
10. Non-Alcoholic Grape Juice Mulled Wine
Source: kompletna.mkFor color and visual appeal, you can add a handful of frozen berries.
You will need: 1 liter grape juice, 1 orange, 1/2 lemon, 1 star anise, 6 cloves, 1 tbsp honey, 1 cinnamon stick.
Preparation: Slice the lemon and orange into rounds, and add everything except the honey to a saucepan. Bring the grape juice almost to a boil, remove from heat, add honey, stir, and let the mulled wine steep with the lid on for 15 minutes.
11. Mulled Wine with Coffee and Cognac
Source: simplyrecipes.comAn original invigorating mulled wine for the coldest days!
You will need: 750 ml dry red wine, 1.5 cups strong coffee, 3/4 cup cognac, 1 orange, 1 lemon, 1 apple, 150 g sugar, spices.
Preparation: Slice all fruits, mix wine, coffee, and cognac, and add everything to a saucepan. Simmer the mulled wine almost to a boil, stirring, and immediately remove from heat.
12. Mulled Wine with Raisins
Source: zafferanorest.ruA couple of spoons of raisins really enhance the flavor of mulled wine.
You will need: 700 ml red wine, 3 apples, 30 g raisins, 2 tbsp honey, 0.5 tsp grated ginger, 6 cardamom pods, 3 cinnamon sticks, 5 allspice berries, 7 cloves.
Preparation: Finely chop the apples and add all ingredients to the wine. Place it over low heat, warm almost to a boil, remove from the stove, and let the mulled wine steep with the lid on.
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13. White Mulled Wine with Rum
Source: chilledmagazine.comWhite rum is also needed for this recipe to maintain a beautiful drink color.
You will need: 750 ml dry white wine, 250 ml white rum, 1/2 lemon, 7 tbsp brown sugar, 7 tbsp raisins, 1 cinnamon stick, 10 cloves.
Preparation: Thinly slice the lemon, soak the raisins in boiling water for a couple of minutes, then add everything to a pot. Heat the mulled wine almost to a boil over low heat, remove from the stove, and pour into glasses.
14. Rosé Mulled Wine with Grapefruit
Source: fotostrana.ruAn interesting mulled wine recipe that definitely deserves attention.
You will need: 750 ml rosé wine, 1/2 grapefruit, 1 cinnamon stick, 3 cm ginger, 7 allspice berries, 1 star anise.
Preparation: Slice the grapefruit and ginger thinly. Add all ingredients to a saucepan, pour in the wine, and place the mulled wine over low heat. Heat to about 80 degrees Celsius and remove from the stove.
15. Non-Alcoholic Pomegranate Juice Mulled Wine
Source: kompletna.mkCherry or another similar rich juice will also work.
You will need: 800 ml pomegranate juice, 1 apple, 1 orange, 200 ml water, 2 cinnamon sticks, 3 cloves, spices.
Preparation: Mix pomegranate juice and water, finely chop the fruits, and add all ingredients to a saucepan. Heat the mulled wine to about 80-90 degrees Celsius, and let it steep with the lid on.
16. Mulled Wine with Raspberry and Rosemary
Source: simplyrecipes.comIncredibly aromatic mulled wine made with red wine and fruit juice.
You will need: 750 ml red wine, 250 g raspberry puree, 150 g raspberries, 250 g oranges, 80 g honey, 3 star anise, 2 tsp allspice berries, 2 tsp cloves, 3 cinnamon sticks, 2 sprigs rosemary.
Preparation: Pour wine into a saucepan and place over low heat. Slice the orange into rounds, and add all ingredients to the wine. Simmer the mulled wine over low heat almost to a boil, then let it steep for a while with the lid on.
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17. Mulled Wine with Sicilian Orange Juice
Source: zafferanorest.ruA slightly exotic recipe for connoisseurs of unusual flavors.
You will need: 700 ml dry red wine, 400 ml Sicilian orange juice, 1 orange, 120 g brown sugar, 2 cinnamon sticks.
Preparation: Peel a thin zest from the Sicilian orange, squeeze juice from the pulp, and mix it all with the wine. Add sugar and cinnamon, and heat the mulled wine over low heat, not quite bringing it to a boil.
18. Sea Buckthorn Mulled Wine
Source: goodfon.ruBy the way, sea buckthorn is also very healthy. All benefits!
You will need: 750 ml white wine, 250 g sea buckthorn, 300 g oranges, 2 star anise, 80 g honey, 2 cm ginger.
Preparation: Slice the ginger thinly. Zest the orange and squeeze its juice. Add all ingredients to a pot and heat the mulled wine over low heat to the desired temperature.
19. Mulled Wine with Mint
Source: fotostrana.ruA good relaxing and soothing mulled wine!
You will need: 1 liter red wine, 1/2 lemon, 3 tbsp honey, 3 sprigs mint, 4 cloves, 4 allspice berries, 2 cinnamon sticks, 3 star anise, ground ginger.
Preparation: Thinly slice the lemon, pluck the mint leaves, and add everything to a saucepan. Add the remaining ingredients, pour in the wine, and simmer the mulled wine over low heat, not bringing it to a boil.
20. Non-Alcoholic Cranberry Mulled Wine
Source: kochschule.deWhen serving, you can add a little honey or sugar to the finished mulled wine.
You will need: 400 ml grape juice, 400 ml cranberry juice, 200 ml water, 1/2 orange, 10 cloves, 2 cinnamon sticks, 3 star anise, 3 cardamom pods, pinch of nutmeg.
Preparation: Slice the orange into rounds, mix grape and cranberry juice with water, and add the remaining ingredients. Bring the non-alcoholic mulled wine to a boil, remove from heat, and let it steep for 15 minutes with the lid on.