Ina Garten Hot Spiced Mulled Wine

Ina Garten’s Hot Spiced Mulled Wine is made with fresh apple cider, spicy red wine, liquid honey, cinnamon sticks, dried cloves, dried star anise, and a large navel orange. This delicious Hot Spiced Mulled Wine recipe creates a warming and aromatic drink that takes about 20 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 8 people.

This Hot Spiced Mulled Wine Recipe Is From Go-To Dinner Cookbook by Ina Garten.

Ingredients Needed:

• 1 large navel orange
• 4 cups (960 ml) fresh apple cider
• 1 (750 ml) bottle spicy red wine (e.g., Cabernet Sauvignon)
• ¼ cup (85 g) liquid honey
• 2 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks
• 8 whole dried cloves
• 4 whole dried star anise

How To Make Hot Spiced Mulled Wine:

1. Prepare the Orange: Use a sharp knife to remove the peel from the orange in 12 long strips, minimizing the white pith. Juice the orange directly into a large saucepan.
2. Combine Ingredients: Add the apple cider, red wine, honey, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise to the saucepan. Also, add 4 of the orange peel strips to the pan (reserve the rest for garnish).
3. Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Serve: Strain the mulled wine into heatproof glasses or mugs. Garnish each drink with a reserved orange peel strip. Serve hot.

Recipe Tips

• Use Fresh Spices: For the best flavor, use fresh cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise. Old spices can lose their potency and make the mulled wine taste bland.
• Don’t Overheat: Keep the heat low once the mixture boils. Overheating can cause the alcohol to evaporate and the flavors to become too strong or bitter.
• Strain Well: Make sure to strain the mulled wine thoroughly to remove all the spices and orange peel. This ensures a smooth, enjoyable drink.
• Adjust Sweetness: Taste the mulled wine before serving. If it’s too tart, add a bit more honey to balance the flavors to your preference.
• Garnish for Appeal: Garnish each glass with a fresh orange peel strip. It adds a nice touch and extra aroma, making your mulled wine look and smell even better.

How To Store & Reheat Leftovers

• Refrigerate: Let the Leftovers Hot Spiced Mulled Wine cool to room temperature. Then, put it in an airtight container and refrigerate. It stays good for up to 3 days.
• Freeze: Freezing Leftovers Hot Spiced Mulled Wine isn’t ideal as it can change the taste and texture. If needed, freeze it in an airtight container or bag for up to 1 month. Thaw it in the fridge overnight before reheating.
• Reheating: Reheat leftover Hot Spiced Mulled Wine on the stove over low heat for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally until hot. Avoid boiling to preserve the flavors and alcohol content.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)

• Calories: 150
• Total Fat: 0 g
• Saturated Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Sodium: 10 mg
• Potassium: 150 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 35 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0 g
• Sugars: 32 g
• Protein: 0 g

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• Ina Garten Pink Grapefruit Palomas
• Ina Garten Pomegranate Gimlets
• Ina Garten Frozen Palomas
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