Slow Cooker Mulled Wine {or stove-top}

This slow cooker mulled wine is the perfect festive cocktail! It’s warming, cozy, delicious and so easy to whip up (with only 5 minutes of prep time). Great for those holiday parties!

It’s official.

Yep.

I’ve started sharing holiday recipes.

Heck, I was listening to Christmas music the other day…..

And later I got sucked into watching a Hallmark Christmas movie.

I don’t know what it is about those movies.

They all have roughly a similar plot line….

A little predictable….

They’re kinda cheesy……

And totally heartwarming and awesome!

What can I say? I’m a sucker for ’em!

You know what goes great with watching a good holiday movie? Mulled wine 😉 Oh, and cozy clothes (preferably holiday themed pjs and silly slippers). With me?

What is Mulled Wine?

Mulled wine is essentially a yummy spiced wine or hot wine (though, ‘mulled’ wine sounds a lot better than ‘hot’ wine, don’t ya think 😉 ?)

The base is red wine that has been infused with warming spices (that you typically associate with fall and winter). It’s served warm and usually enjoyed during the holidays.

What Ingredients Go in Spiced Wine?

• Red wine
• Mulled wine spices, like cinnamon, clove and star anise
• Orange zest
• Brandy
• Maple syrup

Best Wine for Mulled Wine?

Opt for a wine that you actually enjoy drinking. Don’t go for the cheap stuff, but don’t break the bank either.

Something that’s not overly sweet and kinda fruity works great for mulled wine.

How to Make Slow Cooker Mulled Wine

You literally place all the ingredients in a slow cooker, set on low, cover and heat through for about an hour.

After the hour is up, strain through a sieve (to catch those whole spices and orange zest). Cheesecloth works good too!

You can then enjoy or keep on the ‘warm’ setting in your slow cooker.

Can I Make This Without A Slow Cooker?

The beauty of slow cooker mulled wine is that you just have to place all the ingredients in the pot, cover, set the heat and forget about it for an hour.

However, if you’re in a time crunch, you could absolutely use the stove-top to make this mulled wine recipe!

Place all ingredients in a pot on medium heat, bring to a simmer. Then, reduce heat to medium-low and heat through for about 15-20 minutes. Strain, serve and enjoy!

Tip—>Don’t boil mulled wine or you’ll burn off the alcohol.

How to Serve Slow Cooker Mulled Wine

To serve this mulled wine, opt for a heavy duty glass, preferably one with a handle (because the wine is warm/hot).

You don’t necessarily have to have any special mulled wine glasses. Your favourite holiday mug will work. Pick one that makes you happy!

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Can I Drink Mulled Wine Cold?

You sure can!

Of course, because this is a ‘hot wine’ beverage, naturally one would go for it being on the warmer side. You can really taste the spices and it just goes with the season.

Having said that, hubby and I did enjoy leftovers without reheating and it tasted delish!

How to Reheat Leftover Mulled Wine

Place leftover mulled wine in a pot on medium heat and just warm through, being careful not to boil.

Tips for Making this Slow Cooker Mulled Wine

Use ‘whole’ spices, not the ground variety. That way you can easily fish them out. Plus, they make for a lovely presentation, if you want to leave some in for garnish. I wouldn’t garnish with the cloves, though, because they are too tiny.

Speaking of spices, ensure you have all of them removed before portioning up the mulled wine. Nobody wants to get a mouthful of cloves when taking a sip.

Like mentioned above, opt for a red wine that you would actually drink.

If you like things more or less sweet, simply adjust the maple syrup accordingly.

Speaking of maple syrup, you could sub with honey.

Looking for Some Apps to Go With This Red Wine Cocktail? Try These

• Baked Camembert with Berries – Ooey gooey camembert, jam, fresh berries and a splash of wine make this an easy appetizer, perfect for entertaining.
• Christmas Crostini – With plenty of colour, textures and flavours, these fun crostini will be a hit at any party!
• Smoked Salmon Flatbread Appetizer – Smoked salmon, goat cheese and avocado…say no more! Easy peasy delish!
• Brie Crostini with Cherries & Arugula from my friend, Marissa, of Pinch and Swirl – Only 20 minutes to a delicious (and pretty) app!

Hope you love this holiday cocktail recipe as much as we do!

Until next time, take care and chit chat again soon,

~Dawn

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5 from 10 votes

Slow Cooker Mulled Wine {or stove-top}

This slow cooker mulled wine is the perfect festive cocktail! It's warming, cozy, delicious and so easy to whip up (with only 5 minutes of prep time). Great for those holiday parties!

Course Drinks

Cuisine English

Keyword christmas cocktail, holiday cocktail, holiday entertaining recipe, red wine cocktail

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 1 hour

Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes

Servings 6 servings

Author Dawn – Girl Heart Food

Ingredients

Mulled Wine

• 750 ml red wine
• 1/3 cup brandy
• 1/4 cup maple syrup -or to taste
• 1 orange -peel only, pith removed
• 5 whole cloves
• 3 star anise
• 2 cinnamon sticks

Suggested Garnish

• orange slices
• cinnamon sticks
• star anise
• cranberries
• pomegranate -they will sink in the glass, but are super festive and fun eating afterwards.

Instructions

• In a slow cooker add all ingredients on low setting, cover and cook for 1 hour.
• Strain through a sieve to remove spices/orange pith.
• Portion into glasses and garnish, as desired. Enjoy!

Notes

 

• Use ‘whole’ spices. That way you can easily fish them out. Plus, they make for a lovely presentation, if you want to leave some in for garnish. I wouldn’t garnish with the cloves, though, because they are too tiny.
• Speaking of spices, ensure you have all of them removed before portioning up the mulled wine. Nobody wants to get a mouthful of cloves when taking a sip.
• Like mentioned above, opt for a red wine that you would actually drink.
• If you like things more or less sweet, simply adjust the maple syrup accordingly.
• Speaking of maple syrup, you could sub with honey.

 

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