Mulled Wine
Red wine warmed with brandy, orange and honey. Spice it with cinnamon, cloves and star anise.
Served hot · Heatproof glass · Easy · about 4 minutes · about 12% ABV
Ingredients
- 150 ml Dry red wine
- 15 ml Brandy
- 30 ml Orange juice
- 15 ml Honey syrup
- Orange slice (garnish)
- Cinnamon stick (garnish)
Method
- Warm the glass
- Pour 150 ml dry red wine into the glass
- Pour 15 ml brandy into the glass
- Pour 30 ml orange juice into the glass
- Pour 15 ml honey syrup into the glass
- Garnish
Tip
Heat gently. Boiling burns off the alcohol and turns it bitter.
About the Mulled Wine
Wine heated with spices was drunk by the Romans and has been a European winter tradition for centuries. Germany's Glühwein, Sweden's glögg and France's vin chaud are all versions of the same idea.
The hot drink family. Hot drinks of spirit, sugar, spice and hot water were common in Britain and America by the 1700s, as a remedy against cold and illness. The toddy took its name from a palm-sap drink in India. Mulled wine, hot buttered rum and the Tom and Jerry carried the tradition into Victorian times.
Mulled Wine FAQ
What's in a Mulled Wine?
150 ml dry red wine, 15 ml brandy, 30 ml orange juice, 15 ml honey syrup, garnished with orange slice and cinnamon stick.
How strong is a Mulled Wine?
About 12% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.0 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Mulled Wine?
Neither. Build it in a warm glass and stir until any sugar dissolves.
What glass do you serve a Mulled Wine in?
A heatproof glass, about 250 ml. Warm the glass first. No heatproof glass? Use a coffee mug.
