Mulled wine is a warm drink based on red wine enriched with orange and lemon peels, apple, cinnamon, star anise, cloves, and nutmeg.
The first time I tasted mulled wine was at the Christmas markets in Arezzo.
What beautiful memories!
There were stalls with roasted chestnuts, pretzels, apple strudel, and then the hot mulled wine that helped fight the low temperatures.
Speaking of strudel, here’s the link to my recipe: Smart Apple Strudel Recipe it’s worth a look because it’s really good and easy to prepare. It’s popular on YouTube!
Did you know I have a YouTube channel? You can find me as Anna foodiamo, and there are many interesting recipes.
I highly recommend it.
I love mulled wine because it reminds me of one of my favorite times of the year, which is Christmas.
But we can also prepare mulled wine at home ourselves, and when we feel like fighting the cold with a warm spiced drink to perhaps share with others, we can follow the mulled wine recipe, which is very simple and quick to make.
Here’s the recipe below:
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 4 people
- Cooking methods: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Winter
Ingredients
for mulled wine recipe
- 1 l red wine (full-bodied)
- 1/2 orange (small)
- 1/2 lemon
- 1 red apple (small)
- A few to taste nutmeg (grated)
- 6 cloves
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 star anise
Tools
Preparation
To prepare mulled wine, first slice 1/2 orange and lemon and cut the apple into wedges;
Pour the wine into a saucepan with all the other ingredients: orange, lemon, apple, cloves, star anise, grated nutmeg, sugar, cinnamon sticks;
Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 20 minutes;
Pour the mulled wine into heat-resistant cups and serve hot
Mulled wine has ancient origins and is also known as Vin Chaud in French or Mulled Wine in English.
Mulled wine can be stored in the fridge for 2 days.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
questions about mulled wine recipe
What kind of wine can I use
For the mulled wine recipe, you can use a full-bodied red wine typical of your region.
Can I use citrus peels instead of sliced fruit?
Yes, you can also use just the peels of fresh citrus fruits.
Is it a very alcoholic drink
Prolonged boiling reduces the alcohol content.
What benefits does mulled wine provide
Mulled wine has beneficial antiseptic and strengthening properties.
