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Warm Mulled Wine Simmering Pot

This dish involves gently heating red wine combined with aromatic spices, orange zest, and sweeteners to create a fragrant, bubbling beverage. The mixture develops a rich, spicy aroma and a warm, inviting appearance, with the spices floating slightly on the surface as the wine gently simmers. Its final texture is smooth and slightly syrupy, perfect for serving warm on cold winter nights.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Holiday
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bottle red wine preferably full-bodied and dry
  • 2 cinnamon sticks cinnamon sticks for aromatic infusion
  • 3 cloves whole cloves spice flavor
  • 1 orange orange zest and juice divided
  • 2 tablespoons honey adjust to taste
  • 0.5 whole nutmeg freshly grated, optional
  • 1 pinch allspice optional, for depth

Equipment

  • Saucepan with lid
  • Strainer or slotted spoon

Method
 

  1. Pour the entire bottle of red wine into a large saucepan and turn the heat to low to avoid boiling.
  2. Add the cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and a few strips of orange zest to the wine. Stir gently to distribute the spices evenly.
  3. Slice the orange in half, then extract the juice and add it to the pot along with the remaining orange zest.
  4. Allow the mixture to heat very gently, watching for tiny bubbles and fragrant steam, but do not let it boil — this helps preserve the alcohol and delicate flavors.
  5. Stir in the honey to sweeten the mixture, tasting as you go to reach your preferred level of sweetness.
  6. Grate a small amount of fresh nutmeg into the pot, along with a pinch of allspice, then gently stir to incorporate.
  7. Continue to heat for about 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the mixture to become fragrant and warm without reaching a boil.
  8. Use a strainer or slotted spoon to remove the spice bundles and orange zest, if desired, for a clearer drink or leave them for extra flavor.
  9. Once steaming and fragrant, serve the mulled wine in mugs, garnished with a fresh orange wedge or cinnamon stick for presentation.

Notes

Make sure not to let the wine boil to keep the alcohol content. Adjust sweetness and spice levels according to your preference. For a more intense spice flavor, include a star anise during simmering.