Easy Mulled Wine: Directions for slow cooker and stove-top mulled wine. Red wine is simmered low and slow with aromatic spices and a combination of orange and cranberry juices for a delicious, warming adult beverage. This is the perfect cocktail for warming up when the weather gets cooler.
This post is sponsored by BJ’s Wholesale Club, but as always, my opinion is 100% my own.
As the temperature begins to drop and nightfall comes a bit quicker, I am quick to bring out my sweaters and start cooking comfort food recipes like Slow Cooker Pot Roast and Creamy Cheesy Chicken.
As I hate to be cold, I also tend to up my consumption of warm beverages like Mulled Cider and Homemade Hot Cocoa. For the occasional treat or girls night, I also like to indulge in a glass of warm spiced wine.
Mulled Wine
My dear friend and I have a tradition. We live states apart but always make time to visit each other around the holidays and catch up over food and a glass of red wine. Last year, we changed things up a bit and decided to try out mulled wine. One sip, and we decided it would become a new tradition of ours to toast to the year with a warm glass of spiced wine.
What is Mulled Wine?
According to wikipedia, warm, spiced wine has been around for centuries. Mulled wine is made with red wine along with various spices.
How to make Mulled Wine
Just like you can mull cider, you can mull wine. It really is just as simple as infusing spices into a beverage of your choice.
The trick to mulling any beverage, is to do so over a low heat as to not evaporate the wine, yet impart the flavors of the spices chosen.
I have taken a bit of a different spin and instead of infusing red wine with mulling spices, I have chosen to add in orange juice and cranberry juice for a delicious blend of flavors that pairs perfectly with the fall and winter season.
How to Make Mulled Wine in Slow Cooker
- Pour the wine, orange juice, and cranberry juice into the slow cooker.
- Add the cinnamon stick.
- Cook on low heat until just warm–about 1 hour.
- Discard cinnamon stick
- Serve or keep on warm, for people to help themselves at a gathering.
How to Make Mulled Wine on the Stove
- Pour the wine, orange juice, and cranberry juice into a large, heavy bottom saucepan.
- Add the cinnamon stick.
- Cook over low heat until just warm–about 20 minutes. Do not bring to a boil, just simmer.
- Discard cinnamon stick
- Serve.
What Wine is Best to use for Mulled Wine?
When you are mulling wine, you want to choose a wine that you enjoy drinking. But you also don’t need to break the bank, as this wine will be infused with other flavors, it is a great time to use a mid-value wine.
Any dry, red wine works well in this Orange Infused Mulled Wine. I personally prefer a Cabernet Sauvignon or Red Blend when it comes to mulled wine, but a Merlot or Malbec works as well.
Does Mulled Wine lose it’s alcohol content?
Because the wine is simmered over such a low heat, the alcohol is not fully evaporated. The wine may lose a bit of alcohol, but not enough to be of any significance.
A few pointers on Mulled Wine
- Mulled wine is a great beverage for fall nights, girls nights and Holiday gatherings.
- If serving Mulled Wine for a party, keep warm in a slow cooker set to warm.
- If you happen to have leftover mulled wine, you can store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Either slowly reheat to serve or serve chilled.
- Be sure to use 100% Cranberry Juice and 100% Orange Juice, so that the cranberry orange flavor is optimum.
Mulled Wine Recipe
Mulled Wine
Ingredients
- 750 ml Wellsley Farms Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2 cups Wellsley Farms Orange Juice
- 2 cups Cranberry Juice
- 1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
For Stove-Top Mulled Wine
- Pour the wine, orange juice, and cranberry juice into a large, heavy bottom saucepan. Add the cinnamon stick. Cook over low heat until just warm--about 20 minutes. Do not bring to a boil, just simmer. Discard cinnamon stick. Serve.
For Slow Cooker Mulled
- Pour the wine, orange juice, and cranberry juice into the slow cooker. Add the cinnamon stick. Cook on low heat until just warm--about 1 hour. Discard cinnamon stick. Serve or keep on warm, for people to help themselves at a gathering.
Kristen Chidsey
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This Mulled Wine is so warm and comforting! It will be perfect for serving at parties this holiday season!
Yes Christine–it is a great addition to any holiday party!
Loving this mulled wine! Adding it to my Thanksgiving dinner plans!
Your guests will be so happy 🙂