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Two glasses of glühwein with orange slices and cinnamon sticks.
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4.53 from 17 votes

Mulled Wine Recipe (Glühwein)

This perfectly spiced mulled wine recipe is so easy to make, and it's great for the holidays or cold winter months.
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: cocktail
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Author: Becky Hardin

Ingredients

  • 750 mL red wine I like Cabernet Sauvignon (1 bottle)
  • ¼ cup honey or agave nectar
  • 2 cups apple cider not apple cider vinegar!
  • ¼ cup orange liqueur I like Grand Marnier (optional)
  • 1 orange sliced
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 4 cinnamon sticks

Optional Garnishes

  • star anise, orange slices, cinnamon sticks

Instructions

  • Bring the wine, honey, cider, orange liqueur, sliced fruit, cloves, and cinnamon sticks to a simmer in a saucepan set over medium-high heat.
    750 mL red wine, ¼ cup honey, 2 cups apple cider, ¼ cup orange liqueur, 1 orange, 4 whole cloves, 4 cinnamon sticks
  • Once simmering, reduce to medium-low heat and continue to simmer for about 30 minutes.
  • Strain and serve, garnished with more fruit, star anise, and cinnamon sticks if desired.
    star anise, orange slices, cinnamon sticks

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Nutrition

Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 89mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 22IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.1mg