When you’re thinking about preparing a tasty winter drink, whether you need it for holiday festivities or a lazy Sunday afternoon, what is the first drink that comes to your mind? That’s right, it’s mulled wine!
There are so many perfect recipes for mulled wine and that’s what’s so great about this drink. Anyone can make it according to their taste. We suggest you try this mulled wine recipe with apple cider and orange juice taken from The Feed Feed.
Ingredients
- 1 750 ml bottle red wine I used cabernet sauvignon
- 1 cup fresh apple cider check ingredients to ensure it’s just apples/apple juice
- 1 tbsp maple syrup more if you like a lot of sweetness
- 1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
- 3-4 cinnamon sticks
- 4 whole cloves
- 4 star anise
- 1/2 tsp allspice
- 1/2 cup brandy or your other favorite liquor optional
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a large pot and heat up over medium heat until just simmering. Do not bring to a boil (otherwise you might boil off the alcohol!)
- Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for a minimum of 15 minutes (max 3 hours).
- Serve with a slice of orange, apple, cranberries, and cinnamon stick. Enjoy!
