Mulled Wine (Vin Chaud)

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 7

Warm and spicy mulled wine perfect for a cozy night in.

by The Chefin Beverage

Prep

10 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

200

Sugar

15g

Fat

Mulled wine, or Vin Chaud, is a popular European winter drink that is made by slowly simmering red wine with spices and sweeteners. A warm and cozy treat, it's perfect for sipping on a chilly night or serving at a holiday party. You can adjust the sweetness and spice level to your liking, making it a customizable beverage that can be enjoyed by many.

Instructions

1.	In a medium-sized pot, combine the wine, apple juice, honey, cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, cloves, and anise seed.
2.	Place over medium heat and slowly bring to a simmer.
3.	Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it cook for at least 30 minutes and up to an hour, stirring occasionally.
4.	Strain out the spices and serve the mulled wine hot in mugs.

PROS

The warmth and spice of this drink make it perfect for a cozy night in.
It’s also easy to customize by adjusting the sweetness or spice to your liking.

CONS

While delicious, this drink does contain alcohol and should be consumed responsibly.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While not necessarily a health drink, mulled wine does contain antioxidants from the red wine and may have some anti-inflammatory properties from the spices.

	1 bottle red wine ( such as Cabernet Sauvignon , Beaujolais , or Burgundy )
	2 cups apple juice
	3 tablespoons honey
	3 cinnamon sticks
	10 pods cardamom pods
	8 whole cloves
	1/2 teaspoon anise seed