Mulled Wine
Red wine warmed with a clove-and-cinnamon syrup and finished with a measure of brandy. Cozy, spiced and never allowed to boil.
Medium
Difficulty
15 min
Time
220 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Brandy
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Cloves12
- Brandy1/4 cup
- Sugar1 cup
- Water3 cups
- Cinnamon2
- Lemon Peel(optional)1
- Red Wine25 oz
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Mulled Wine close to the original.
Instead of Cloves
- Allspice— similar warm spice
Instead of Brandy
- Apple Brandy— adds orchard fruit
- Cognac— smoother, more refined
Instead of Sugar
- Honey— floral sweetness
- Simple Syrup— dissolves instantly
Instead of Cinnamon
- Allspice— similar warm spice
Instructions
Simmer 3 cups water with, sugar, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and lemon peel in a stainless steel pot for 10 minutes.
Add wine heat to a "coffee temperature" (DO NOT BOIL).
Then add the brandy.
Pairs well with
Clove-and-cinnamon wine warmth loves wintry, spiced companions:
- Mince pie bites
- Stilton with walnuts
- Gingerbread squares
- Orange-dark chocolate bark
Similar taste
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