Mulled Wine

Learning how to make mulled wine is easier than you think! This is a hot wine recipe or a mulled wine recipe that you will love!

Mulled Wine Recipe

Ready for your house to smell downright amazing this holiday season? Feeling a little traditional? Need something warm in your belly? Pull out this mulled wine recipe and you’ll feed your body and soul!

You know that here at Love Bakes Good Cakes, I enjoy simple, family-style recipes. And as the holidays approach, I’m feeling more and more like I want to spend time with my loved ones in the kitchen and around the dinner table. But I also don’t always want to prepare a massive treat, especially when it’s cold out and all I want to do is warm up by the fireplace!

That’s where recipes like this fabulous mulled wine recipe come in very, very handy. It’s just wine and a few ingredients brought to a simmer over the stove. That’s it…really, y’all!! When you scroll down and read the recipe, you’ll think I left something out. Nope! Your grandmother’s favorite holiday treat is really that easy to put together. I guess that’s why it became so traditional!

With this mulled wine recipe, you can also get creative if you want. Follow my recipe to the T, or customize it with your favorite herbs/spices, citrus, and wine. No matter how you go about it, you’re going to love it!

Mulled Wine Recipe

• red wine
• orange
• whole cloves
• cinnamon sticks
• star anise
• honey
• brandy (optional)

Mulled Wine Note:

Great news, y’all…this is another one of those recipes that can be doubled, tripled, etc pretty easily. Whether you need mulled wine for a cozy night in or for a big family get-together, this is your mulled wine recipe.

How To Make Mulled Wine

You’re gonna just laugh at how simple this is…

1. In a large saucepan, bring wine, orange, cloves, cinnamon sticks, star anise, honey, and brandy to a low boil. Reduce to a simmer.
2. Simmer on medium-low heat for about 10 minutes.
3. Serve warm and garnish with orange slices and cinnamon sticks.

Yes, really! That’s all there is to it. Just a few steps for holiday cheer, all in wine form!

Mulled Wine Recipe FAQs

Something on your mind about this hot wine? Curious about how to make it better, or just how to make it right? I can help! Here are some questions I’ve collected over time (and their answers).

• What kind of red wine do you recommend?

  Honestly, you don’t need to grab anything fancy! Generally, most of the flavor in this recipe arises from the other ingredients. Grab the first kind of red wine you see at the store (as long as you know it tastes good)!

• Can you make this in a slow cooker?

  Yes, I’ve seen plenty of people use a slow cooker…or even my favorite, the Instant Pot!!

• Can you make this in advance?

  Yes! Just cool it down. It should keep overnight for you to reheat the next day.

• If I want another kind of alcohol in it, what should I put in? Any suggestions?

  Any of your favorite liqueurs will do!! Or none at all, if that’s your preference. 😉

• Can I use white wine instead of red wine?

  Absolutely! I recommend red wine, though! Just my personal taste.

• Can I use ground cinnamon instead of cinnamon sticks?

  Yes! Whatever’s on hand. It shouldn’t affect the flavor.

• What about alternatives to honey?

  I prefer honey, but you can use sugar or maple syrup. This is really a recipe where you can customize every part of it to taste.

• Will other citrus work besides oranges?

  Yup! Lemons, limes…pull out your favorites.

How did you like this recipe

I’d love to hear your thoughts! Mulled wine is such a traditional part of so many family holidays that I’m dying to know about your experiences with the recipe. Please leave me a comment, or ask a question if you have one!

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• Instant Pot Spaghetti
• French Onion Soup
• Shrimp Scampi with Pasta
• Holiday Sangria
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