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Mulled Wine with Orange, Cinnamon, and Star Anise
A warm and aromatic mulled wine perfect for a cozy gathering. Infused with orange, cinnamon, star anise, and cloves for a classic holiday flavor.
Prep Time
5 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
Calories
210
Level
Easy
Yields
6 servings
Cost
£1.98
Ingredients
Servings
6
750mlRed Wine(A dry red wine like Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, or Zinfandel works well.)
£7.00
1Orange(Sliced into rounds.)
£0.60
2Cinnamon Sticks
£0.50
3Star Anise
£0.80
6Whole Cloves
£0.40
1tablespoonsBrown Sugar (Optional)(Adjust to taste. Omit if wine is already sweet enough.)
£0.10
0.3cupBrandy (Optional)(For an extra kick.)
£2.50
Total Cost
£11.90
£1.98 per serving
The Method
- 1
Pour the red wine into a large pot.
- 2
Add the sliced oranges, cinnamon sticks, star anise, and cloves to the pot.
- 3
If desired, add brown sugar to taste. Start with 1 tablespoon and add more as needed.
- 4
Gently heat the mixture over low heat. Do not boil! Let it simmer for at least 20 minutes, or up to an hour, to allow the flavors to meld together. The longer it simmers, the more flavorful it will become.
- 5
If using, stir in the brandy during the last few minutes of simmering.
- 6
Before serving, remove the spices and orange slices with a slotted spoon or fine-mesh strainer.
- 7
Ladle the mulled wine into mugs or heatproof glasses.
- 8
Garnish with fresh orange slices or cinnamon sticks (optional).
- 9
Serve warm and enjoy!
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My Notes
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Nutrition Information
Nutrition per serving (200g)
210 kcal / 879 kJ
Carbs
13g
5% of RDA
Fat
0g
0% of RDA
Protein
0.3g
1% of RDA
Detailed Breakdown
Fibre
0.5 g
2% of RDA
Sugar
12 g
13% of RDA
Sodium
5 mg
Saturated Fat
0 g
Chef's Tips
Do not boil the wine, as this can cause the alcohol to evaporate and alter the flavor.
Simmering the wine for longer allows the spices to infuse more deeply.
Adjust the sweetness to your preference by adding more or less brown sugar.
For a non-alcoholic version, substitute the red wine with grape juice or cranberry juice. Reduce simmering time slightly.
Cooking Equipment
Large Pot
Ladle
Mugs or Heatproof Glasses
Wine Pairings
No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.
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