Classic warming mulled wine

6 servings

35 minutes

Mulled wine is a drink with a rich history rooted in European traditions of cold winter evenings. It warms and fills the air with the aroma of spices, creating a cozy atmosphere. The classic recipe includes red dry wine, apples, oranges, and spices: cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, star anise, and ginger. The fruits and spices are heated together to reveal deep, rich notes of citrus and spice. The drink is perfect for winter holidays, gatherings with friends or simply a quiet evening by the fireplace. It provides a feeling of warmth with the soft bitterness of wine, sweetness of honey and spiciness of the spices. Mulled wine not only warms but also has a relaxing effect making it an indispensable companion for long winter evenings.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 144.7
• Proteins: 1.3g
• Fats: 0.7g
• Carbohydrates: 12.9g

Ingredients

• Red dry wine: 0.75 l
• Red apples: 2 pc
• Oranges: 1 pc
• Ginger root: 30 g
• Anise (star anise): 0.5 tsp
• Carnation: 3 pc
• Cinnamon sticks: 1 pc
• Cardamom: 8 pc

Cooking steps

1. Prepare the ingredients.

2. Peel the ginger.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ginger root: 30 g

3. Crush the ginger with a knife and chop it.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ginger root: 30 g

4. Put the ginger in the pot.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ginger root: 30 g

5. Crush the cardamom with a knife.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cardamom: 8 pieces

6. Send cardamom to ginger.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cardamom: 8 pieces

7. Release the seeds from the anise.

   Required ingredients:

   • Anise (star anise): 0.5 teaspoon

8. Send the anise to the pot.

   Required ingredients:

   • Anise (star anise): 0.5 teaspoon

9. Add a cinnamon stick and a clove.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cinnamon sticks: 1 piece
   • Carnation: 3 pieces

10. Pour water into the bottom of the pot so that it slightly covers the contents.

11. Cut the orange into half-moons.

    Required ingredients:

    • Oranges: 1 piece

12. Add the orange to the pot and put it on high heat.

    Required ingredients:

    • Oranges: 1 piece

13. Cut the apples.

    Required ingredients:

    • Red apples: 2 pieces

14. Send the apples to the oranges and reduce the heat to low.

    Required ingredients:

    • Red apples: 2 pieces

15. Open the red wine.

    Required ingredients:

    • Red dry wine: 0.75 l

16. Pour wine over the fruits.

    Required ingredients:

    • Red dry wine: 0.75 l

17. Add honey and mix.

18. Cover with a lid and simmer for 7 minutes. Then let it steep for 15-20 minutes.