What is the best way to make mulled wine?
Warm up your winter with a cup of mulled wine! This recipe is easy to follow and can be made with ingredients you likely already have in your pantry. If you don’t drink alcohol, no problem! This recipe can also be made without wine for a delicious mocktail.
What is mulled wine?
Mulled wine is a spiced, usually red, wine. It is popular in Europe during the colder months and typically contains cloves, Cinnamon, nutmeg, and citrus. Mulled wine is thought to have originated in Ancient Rome. The Roman philosopher Pliny the Elder wrote about a spiced wine called Conditum Paradoxum. This recipe was then widely adopted by medieval monks who used it as a medicinal way to fight off colds and flu.
While the recipe for mulled wine has changed over the centuries, the warmth and comfort it provides remains the same.
What are the benefits of mulled wine?
In addition to being deliciously warming, there are some potential health benefits to drinking mulled wine. Cloves, for example, have been shown to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Cinnamon has been associated with lowered blood sugar levels and improved heart health.
So, not only is mulled wine a delicious way to fight off the chill, but it may also have some positive effects on your health!
What are the best wines for mulling?
While you can technically mull any wine, there are certain wines that work better than others. You’ll want to use a dry red wine for this recipe. Some of our favorites include Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot Noir. Avoid using a wine that’s too sweet as the sweetness will be amplified when the wine is spiced.
If you’re looking for a non-alcoholic alternative, we suggest using a fruity red juice like cranberry or pomegranate. Just be sure to add a bit more sugar to balance out the tartness.
How to make mulled wine
Ingredients:
1 bottle dry red wine
1 orange, zested and juiced
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1/2 cup sugar
1 cinnamon stick
3 cloves
1 star anise
Optional: 1/2 ounce brandy or rum (per glass)
Instructions:
1. Add all ingredients (except for the alcohol) into a saucepan.
2. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is warmed through.
3. Do not let the mixture come to a boil.
4. Remove from heat and strain into glasses.
5. If using, add rum or brandy to each glass.
6. Enjoy!
How much wine should I use per person?
There is no simple answer to how much wine should be served per person. The amount will depend on the occasion, the type of wine, the size of the glasses, and the drinking habits of the guests. For a standard bottle of wine, which is 750 ml, there are approximately five glasses. So, if you are serving wine to ten people, you would need two bottles. If you are having a party where people will be drinking more, you may want to consider increasing the number of bottles.
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