Here’s our spin on the classic recipe: it’s just sweet enough, balancing the bold fruity wine with mulling spices, citrus, and oak and vanilla notes on the finish. It will become a classic in your fall drink and winter drink repertoire!
Cinnamon sticks Cloves Allspice berries Whole nutmeg Star anise
Star anise is the most unique of these mulled wine spices: it’s a star-shaped seed pod. It’s available at most grocery stores, but you can also buy star anise online.
Stovetop method: The quickest method, at only 30 minutes! Just make sure it stays on the lowest warming setting: it shouldn’t even come to a simmer (otherwise the liquid reduces too much). Slow cooker method: This method takes 2 hours and is great for parties! You can leave it on the warm setting and serve it right out of the Crock Pot. Instant Pot method: Use this version if you have a pressure cooker instead of a slow cooker!
Toast the spices first. Toasting the spices for a few minutes in the pot or a skillet helps to release even more of their flavor during the simmering time. Plus, it makes your kitchen smell incredible! Simmer very low. You barely want it to be bubbling. If it’s too high, the liquid will reduce and get too thick. Add brandy and orange juice at the end. Do this instead of simmering them with the wine. It brings in major oak, vanilla and citrus notes to the finish of each sip.
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Try Mulled Cider or Spiked Apple Cider Opt for a pitcher of Fall Sangria or Apple Sangria Grab a Chai Latte Warm up Hot Buttered Rum Try an Apple Cider Cocktail
