Mulled Wine Recipe
What makes my slow cooker mulled wine recipe the best? I infuse flavorful red wine with cinnamon sticks, star anise, orange slices, fresh ginger, and more cozy fall flavors! Ready in 10 minutes on the stovetop, or simmer for up to 3 hours in the slow cooker or crockpot! Grab a few bottles of wine and make this for your next happy hour or cozy gathering!
Ingredients
- 8 whole cloves
- 3 whole black peppercorns optional
- 3 whole cardamom pods
- 1 3-inch strip fresh ginger
- 1 3-inch strip orange peel
- 1 3-inch strip lemon peel
- 2 (750ml) bottles red wine
- 1 cup (227ml) water
- 1/2 cup (113ml) kirsch or other cherry-flavored brandy
- 1/4 cup (50g) light brown sugar
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place the cloves, peppercorns, cardamom pods, ginger, and citrus peels inside a piece of cheesecloth. Using a piece of kitchen string, tie the cheesecloth closed to form a bag.
- In a 4-quart saucepan, combine the red wine, water, kirsch, brown sugar, and cinnamon sticks. Add in the cheesecloth bag of spices and stir well to combine.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the vanilla extract then remove from heat. Serve warm, garnished with cinnamon sticks and orange wheels.
Slow Cooker Version:
- Place the cloves, peppercorns, cardamom pods, ginger, and citrus peels inside a piece of cheesecloth. Using a piece of kitchen string, tie the cheesecloth closed to form a bag.
- Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker, turn on low, and cook, stirring occasionally for 2 to 3 hours.
- Serve warm, garnished with cinnamon sticks and orange wheels.
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