This delicious and easy mulled wine recipe by Martha Stewart is the perfect hot drink to warm up chilly evenings. Made with a blend of fragrant spices, fruity red wine, and a splash of brandy, it’s quick to prepare and flexible with common pantry ingredients. Serve it with a cinnamon stick for a cozy touch!
Recipe Ingredients:
- 1 large orange
- 2 cardamom pods
- 6 whole clove
- 6 allspice berries
- 6 whole black peppercorns
- 1 cinnamon stick, plus 4 for garnish (optional)
- 1 bottle (3 cups) fruity red wine
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup brandy
How To Make Mulled Wine Recipe?
- Prepare the orange: Zest the orange finely using a microplane or grater, then juice it and set both aside.
- Bruise the cardamom pods: Press firmly on the pods with the flat side of a knife to release their flavor.
- Combine ingredients in a pot: In a large pot, add the orange zest, juice, cardamom, cloves, allspice, peppercorns, cinnamon stick, wine, sugar, and brandy.
- Heat and dissolve the sugar: Cook over medium heat, stirring gently, until the sugar dissolves completely (1–2 minutes).
- Simmer to meld flavors: Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 30 minutes. This allows the spices and wine to blend beautifully.
- Strain and serve: Pour the mulled wine through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the spices. Garnish each serving with a cinnamon stick, if desired, and serve immediately.
Recipe Tips:
- Use Fresh Spices for Best Flavor: Old spices lose their aroma and taste. Always use fresh spices like cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, and cloves for a vibrant and rich flavor.
- Don’t Let It Boil: Simmer the mulled wine gently on low heat. Boiling it can burn off the alcohol and ruin the flavor.
- Choose the Right Wine: Use a fruity red wine like Merlot or Zinfandel. Avoid expensive wine—simple, good-quality wine works best.
- Adjust Sweetness to Taste: Start with the recommended sugar amount, but feel free to add more if you prefer a sweeter drink.
- Prepare Ahead for Stronger Flavor: If you have time, let the mixture steep with the spices for a few hours before reheating and serving. It enhances the depth of flavor.
How To Store Leftovers?
First, let the leftover mulled wine cool to room temperature. Then, transfer it to an airtight container or bottle and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 178
- Total Fat: 0.1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 7.1mg
- Potassium: 237.8mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 18g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 13g
- Protein: 0.4g
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Martha Stewart Mulled Wine
Description
This delicious and easy mulled wine recipe by Martha Stewart is the perfect hot drink to warm up chilly evenings. Made with a blend of fragrant spices, fruity red wine, and a splash of brandy, it’s quick to prepare and flexible with common pantry ingredients. Serve it with a cinnamon stick for a cozy touch!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Prepare the orange: Zest the orange finely using a microplane or grater, then juice it and set both aside.
- Bruise the cardamom pods: Press firmly on the pods with the flat side of a knife to release their flavor.
- Combine ingredients in a pot: In a large pot, add the orange zest, juice, cardamom, cloves, allspice, peppercorns, cinnamon stick, wine, sugar, and brandy.
- Heat and dissolve the sugar: Cook over medium heat, stirring gently, until the sugar dissolves completely (1–2 minutes).
- Simmer to meld flavors: Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 30 minutes. This allows the spices and wine to blend beautifully.
- Strain and serve: Pour the mulled wine through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the spices. Garnish each serving with a cinnamon stick, if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use Fresh Spices for Best Flavor: Old spices lose their aroma and taste. Always use fresh spices like cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, and cloves for a vibrant and rich flavor.
- Don’t Let It Boil: Simmer the mulled wine gently on low heat. Boiling it can burn off the alcohol and ruin the flavor.
- Choose the Right Wine: Use a fruity red wine like Merlot or Zinfandel. Avoid expensive wine—simple, good-quality wine works best.
- Adjust Sweetness to Taste: Start with the recommended sugar amount, but feel free to add more if you prefer a sweeter drink.
- Prepare Ahead for Stronger Flavor: If you have time, let the mixture steep with the spices for a few hours before reheating and serving. It enhances the depth of flavor.
Martha Stewart Mulled Wine