Mulled Wine, Two Ways.
Spiced warm cocktails to the rescue!
This is quintessential holiday season right here.
A big fat hug in a mug. November and December, right there in your cup.
It warms you to your soul!
It’s like homemade house potpourri.
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I’m thinking that you should totally make a batch of this and take it in a thermos wherever you go until January 1. You can even keep it going after that. Why not? If it’s freezing, this is your security blanket. Pass it around on Friday. Pregame for all of your holiday shopping. With a DD of course. Eeeep.
I am absolutely in LOVE with mulled wine right now – especially since I can have variety. I’m not always into reds and crave whites more often. But reds seem… warmer, if you will. Better for sitting by the fire while the snow falls outside. Better for holiday parties and get togethers and Thanksgiving cocktails.
And now I can have both!!
But really, it’s not even about me (yeah right, isn’t it always about me?), because Eddie and I can never decide on just one wine. He usually wants a red and I usually want a white. I adore this idea for a party so guests aren’t stuck with only one version, especially if it’s red and they aren’t into it. But hello, holiday parties and cocktails because LIFE.
So let’s talk about the delicious flavor.
Both wines are flavored with apple cider, some vanilla bean, an assortment of spices and fruit. The red is sweetened with a touch of maple syrup (YES!) while the white is sweetened with some honey and ginger. It’s just the slightest flavor change but works with both versions of wine and I cannot proclaim my love enough!
Yes, you can totally warm this in a slow cooker.
And yes, you can even make it ahead of time.
I’m just gonna use this cinnamon stick as a straw, thanks very much.
And don’t be scared of the star anise! It makes it pretty, which obviously = high-liked instagrams.
Holiday priorities, people.
Now I’m definitely partial to my apple cider sangrias and margaritas for the next two or three days… but why not just serve both of these as options too? I definitely think that is fair. It’s the best way to say hi, I’m so thankful for YOU!
Mulled Red and White Wine
Ingredients
mulled white wine
- 1 bottle dry white wine, like chardonnay
- 1 1/2 cups apple cider
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup whole cranberries
- 1 orange, sliced
- 1 apple, sliced
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 1 vanilla bean, split in half
- 1 tablespoon whole cardamom pods
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves
- 1 teaspoon-size knob of ginger
- extra for serving: cinnamon sticks, orange wedges, cranberries, star anise
mulled red wine
- 1 bottle semi-dry red wine, like cabernet
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup whole cranberries
- 1 orange, sliced
- 1 apple, sliced
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 4 star anise
- 1 vanilla bean, split in half
- 1 tablespoon whole cardamom pods
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves
- extra for serving: cinnamon sticks, orange wedges, cranberries, star anise
Instructions
mulled white wine
- Combine all ingredients together in a saucepan and heat over medium-low heat. If it’s easier, you can keep the cloves, cardamom and star anise in a piece of cheesecloth, otherwise you can fish them out with a slotted spoon after warming. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, until slightly simmering and hot. At this point I like to taste it and see if I want more sweetness or spice. Serve immediately in glasses filled with cinnamon sticks and orange slices.
mulled red wine
- Combine all ingredients together in a saucepan and heat over medium-low heat. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, until slightly simmering and hot. Serve immediately in glasses filled with cinnamon sticks and orange slices.
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60 Comments on “Mulled Wine, Two Ways.”
um hello GORGEOUS. if I weren’t making thanksgiving jello shots I’d totally be all about this.
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Perfect for holiday season!
We LOVE mulled wine! I actually made a big batch of it last weekend. I had NO idea you could mull white wine though..this just changed my WHOLE holiday game plan. It’s almost 5 o’clock here. I mean, AM…but it counts right?
So….can I just have both? YUM!
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Because life is too short to make decisions on whether you should have to drink red or white wine. Love this idea, Jessica! And gorgeous photos. Have a great Thanksgiving! Cheers!
I love the idea of mulled white wine! Definitely need to give it a try!
Alex | Pink Elephant Blog.
Love this!! I’ve actually never had mulled wine but I am definitely going to have to give it a try. I am making your spiced pear sangria tomorrow from you pioneer woman thanksgiving spread but I may just have to make this too!
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Beautiful and so festive! I bet this made the house smell amazing!!!!
I made your Apple Cider Sangria last night to serve at Thanksgiving dinner … but now thinking I need to add these to the mix as well!!
These look so pretty and flavourful!
Awww this is soo sweet. I want to drink them all, Ok, time to go to kitchen and prepare some good drinks :)
This is such a gorgeous holiday drink!
Kari
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Nice photos :)
Maria V.
My Christmas weeks starts with a wines. i think this will be really variety one.. wanna makes this out.. ;)
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Wow these look delicious!! Love the addition of the cranberries <3
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I have always wanted to try mulled wine! I have a container of mixed “mulling spices” could I use that in the place of the individual slices? :)
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Question! I don’t drink alcohol anymore and was recently told by a server that I don’t need to worry about drinking mulled wine as the alcohol burns off. Is this correct? Thanks anyone who can answer!
Unless you boil the wine the alcohol will not burn off.
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I have two adult children who are chefs. I’m sharing this with them.
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Hi. These look beautiful! I am making them both today. Is there any reason i shouldn’t make them both ahead of time? It says to serve immediately but what if i make it them, reheat and serve 7 hours later?
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