7 mulled wine recipes for winter evenings by the fireplace
Here are seven different mulled wine recipes to keep you warm and create an atmosphere of winter cosiness:
1. Classic mulled wine:
- 750ml red wine
- 250 ml orange juice
- 100 g sugar
- 1 orange (sliced)
- 1 lemon (sliced)
- 3-4 cloves
- 3-4 cinnamon sticks
- 1 vanilla pod
How to prepare: Boil the wine, orange juice and sugar in a saucepan. Then add the rest of the ingredients and heat over low heat but do not bring to a boil. Serve hot.
2. Mulled wine with ginger:
- 750ml red wine
- 250 ml apple juice
- 100 g sugar
- 1 orange (sliced)
- 1 lemon (sliced)
- 3-4 cloves
- 3-4 cinnamon sticks
- 1 inch of fresh ginger (sliced)
How to prepare: Prepare in the same way as the classic recipe, adding fresh ginger to spice it up.
3. White mulled wine:
- 750ml white wine
- 250 ml apple juice
- 100 g sugar
- 1 orange (cut into rings)
- 1 lemon (cut into rings)
- 3-4 cloves
- 3-4 cinnamon sticks
How to prepare: This recipe uses white wine instead of red wine. The rest of the ingredients are prepared in the same way as in the classic recipe.
4. Mulled wine with brandy:
- 750 ml red wine
- 250 ml orange juice
- 100 g sugar
- 1 orange (cut into rings)
- 1 lemon (sliced)
- 3-4 cloves
- 3-4 cinnamon sticks
- 50 ml brandy
How to prepare: Prepare the mulled wine and then add the brandy before serving. This version will be particularly warming.
5. Mulled wine with cranberries:
- 750ml red wine
- 250 ml cranberry juice
- 100 g sugar
- 1 orange (sliced)
- 1 lemon (sliced)
- 3-4 cloves
- 3-4 cinnamon stick
How to prepare: Add cranberry juice to classic mulled wine to give it acidity and cranberry flavour.
6. Mulled wine with rum:
- 750ml red wine
- 250 ml apple juice
- 100 g sugar
- 1 orange (sliced)
- 1 lemon (sliced)
- 3-4 cloves
- 3-4 cinnamon sticks
- 50 ml dark rum
How to prepare: Prepare the mulled wine, then add the dark rum before serving for extra depth of flavour.
7. Non-alcoholic mulled wine:
- 750ml apple juice
- 250 ml water
- 100g sugar
- 1 orange (cut into rings)
- 1 lemon (sliced)
- 3-4 cloves
- 3-4 cinnamon sticks
How to prepare: Use apple juice instead of wine and add water instead of alcohol. This option is suitable for those who prefer non-alcoholic drinks.
Choose one of these mulled wine recipes and enjoy warm winter evenings by the fireplace!