Mulled Wine
Mulled wine makes for a warm winter welcome for any gathering.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 166kcal
Ingredients
- 2 medium navel oranges
- 20-30 whole cloves
- 750 ml red wine such as merlot or cabernet sauvignon
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup orange juice fresh
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 2 cinnamon sticks plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Wash and dry the oranges. Slice one of the oranges into ¼-inch slices. Into the rind of the second orange, pierce the skin with. Do this all over the orange, placing the cloves 1 inch apart until it is evenly covered in cloves.
- In a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat, stir together wine, sugar, water and juices.
- Add the clove-studded orange, half of the orange slices and cinnamon sticks. Stir until sugar has dissolved.
- Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to medium-low. Do not boil. Simmer for 30 minutes. Remove from heat.
- When ready to serve, warm on low heat. Serve in mugs or insulated glasses.
- Garnish with an orange wedge and/or a cinnamon stick. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
For a booze free version, choose a non-alcoholic wine.
Nutrition
Serving: 6ounces | Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 271mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 141IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg
