19 December, 2021
Wine – Mulled
Posted in : Misc on by : MikeZ

Mulled Wine
Crockpot or Stovetop – This warm spiced wine is a delicious addition to your holiday entertaining. Difficulty: Beginner
Servings 6
Equipment
- 4 – 5 Qt. Slow Cooker or Large Pot
- Cheesecloth
INGREDIENTS
- 10 Whole Cloves
- 5 Whole Cinnamon Sticks - plus extra for garnish
- 3 Star Anise - plus extra for garnish
- 750 mL Dry Red Wine - Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir
- 1 cup Apple Cider
- 3 Clementines - sliced + extra for garnish
- ½ cup Grand Marnier or Brandy
- 2 Tbsp. Pure Maple Syrup (or Honey) - NOT Pancake Syrup
INSTRUCTIONS
- Place the whole cloves, cinnamon sticks, and star anise into the middle of a square of cheesecloth. Fold the corners of the cheesecloth together and use kitchen string to tie it into a satchel to contain the spices.
Stovetop Instructions
- Pour the red wine, apple cider, and sliced clementines into a deep dutch oven or pot. Add in your spice satchel.
- Heat over medium heat and bring just to steaming. (No heavy simmer or boil.) Reduce heat to low and cook for 20 minutes up to 1 hour. The longer it cooks, the spicier it becomes.
- Remove the spice satchel. Gently stir in the brandy and maple syrup, if using.
Crockpot Instructions
- Pour the red wine, apple cider, and sliced clementines into a 3 to 4 quart crockpot. Add in your spice satchel.
- Set your crockpot to low, cover and heat the wine for 1 hour, or until hot. Turn your crockpot to WARM and remove the spice satchel. Gently stir in the brandy and maple syrup, if using.
Notes
Serve mulled wine warm with extra clementine slices, cinnamon sticks, and star anise.
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