
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.
9.5% ABVLightPunch & Party
Medium
Difficulty
15 min
Time
220 Cal
Calories
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Brandy
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Cloves· not in your bar12
Or swap: Allspice — similar warm spice
- Brandy· not in your bar1/4 cup
Or swap: Apple Brandy — adds orchard fruit, Cognac — smoother, more refined
- Sugar· not in your bar1 cup
Or swap: Honey — floral sweetness, Simple Syrup — dissolves instantly
- Water· not in your bar3 cups
- Cinnamon· not in your bar2
Or swap: Allspice — similar warm spice
- Lemon Peel(optional)· not in your bar1
- Red Wine· not in your bar25 oz
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




