Name: Mulled Wine
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5 drinks
Cuisine: Other
Ingredients: 1 red wine; 0.25 cup brandy; 1 orange; 3 tablespoons maple syrup; 4 whole cloves; 2 cinnamon sticks; 1 star anise

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Mulled Wine

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Instructions

Combine everything together in a large pot over low-medium heat and stir to combine.

Let simmer for at least 15 minutes. If the wine mixture starts to boil, turn down the heat so the alcohol doesn't burn off.

Remove the orange slices and spices from the pot and strain into heatproof mugs. Optionally garnish with a fresh orange slice and cinnamon stick. Enjoy warm.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Toast Your Spices First 🔥
Lightly toast the star anise, cinnamon sticks, and cloves in a dry pan for 1-2 minutes before adding to the wine to unlock their essential oils and deepen their aromatic complexity.
Never Boil, Always Simmer 🌡️
Keep the mulled wine at a gentle simmer (around 160-180°F) rather than a boil to prevent alcohol evaporation and preserve the brandy's warming character and depth.
Infuse Overnight for Maximum Flavor 🌙
Prepare your mulled wine a day ahead and let the spices infuse in the cooled mixture overnight, then gently reheat before serving for significantly richer and more integrated flavors.
Balance Sweetness with Orange Zest 🍊
Add fresh orange zest (not just juice) in the final minutes of simmering to provide bright acidity that cuts through the maple syrup's richness and prevents the drink from becoming cloying.
Strain Strategically for Elegance ✨
Use a fine-mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth to strain out whole spices and orange pulp, then serve with fresh orange wheels and a cinnamon stick for visual appeal without residual grit.