MULLED WINE RECIPE
Also known as glühwein,
- Wine: No need to splurge on a pricey bottle — a mid-range bottle of dry red or wine will do. (Or if you’re making a big batch, this is a great recipe to break out a nicer boxed wine too!) The best wine for mulled wine will be fruity and full-bodied, so that it can withstand the heat and not have its flavor completely drowned out by the aromatics.
- Brandy: Similar to sangria, it’s also traditional to spike your mulled wine with an extra bit of liqueur. Brandy is the traditional choice, but Cointreau (or another orange liqueur) or tawny port are also delicious alternatives.
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INSTINKS Mulled Spice Tea Add approximately 1-2 teaspoons per cup of wine.
- Sweetener: Feel free to add your favorite sweetener to taste. Sugar, maple syrup or honey.
How To Make Mulled Wine:
- Combine ingredients. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and give them a quick stir.
- Simmer. Heat until the wine almost reaches a simmer over medium-high heat. (Avoid letting it bubble in any way. Alcohol begins to vaporize at 78°C, so take care to ensure that the wine does not evaporate.) Reduce heat to low, cover completely, and let the wine simmer for at least 15 minutes or up to 3 hours.
- Strain and season. Using a fine mesh strainer, remove and discard the tea. Give the mulled wine a taste, and stir in your desired amount of extra sweetener if needed.
- Serve. Serve warm in heatproof mugs, topped with your favorite garnishes such as cinnamon sticks and freshly cut orange slices..