Mulled Wine
Enjoy this warm German-inspired spiced mulled wine (Gluhwein) at home this holiday season! This recipe uses just 6 ingredients and is gluten-free, vegan, and perfect for impressing at Christmas and New Years' events!
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 bottle (750 ml) red wine
- 1 large orange sliced
- Juice of 2 oranges
- 40 ml rum (optional)
- 7 whole cloves
- 1 large cinnamon stick or 2 smaller
- 3-4 star anise
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- A few cardamom pods (optional)
Instructions
- Watch the video in the post for easy visual instructions.Put all ingredients in a pot and heat over low heat, but do not boil! Just before boiling, turn off the heat and let the mulled wine infuse for 30-60 minutes.
- Then strain the spices and orange slices, heat the mulled wine again, and serve it immediately, still hot! Serve in heatproof mugs or glass jars. Enjoy!
Notes
Video Of The Recipe
- Wine: I prefer using a fruity red wine.
- Alcohol-free version (e.g. for kids): You can omit the wine and rum and use a fruit juice of choice, e.g. grape juice or cranberry juice.
- Oranges: I recommend using organic oranges. Please use freshly squeezed orange juice for the best flavor. Alternatively, you could also add some cranberry juice or lemon juice.
- Cardamom: I added a pinch of ground cardamom. If you have cardamom capsules, you can add them to the pot with the other ingredients.
- Star anise: If you're not a fan of this ingredient, use just 1-2 star anise.
- Optional ingredients: You can also add some raisins or chopped dried fruits of your choice.
- Check out more useful tips in the blog post.
Nutrition Facts
Mulled Wine
Amount per Serving
Calories
272
% Daily Value*
Fat
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
5
%
Carbohydrates
29
g
10
%
Fiber
3
g
12
%
Sugar
21
g
23
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.