Mulled wines don't have to be complex and difficult. It's possible to make a simple, basic mulled wine that captures the essential flavors and experience of the Christmas holidays.
If you enjoy this style of mulled wine, though, you should try making a more complex mulled wine as well at some point.
Basic Mulled Wine Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 bottle red wine
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 10 cloves
- 4 cinnamon sticks
Ingredient Notes
- A dark, fruity red wine usually works best.
- Set aside extra cinnamon sticks for serving with the mulled wine later
Simple Mulled Wine Preparation
Equipment Needed for Mulled Wine
- Medium saucepan
- Strainer
- Ladle
- Mugs
Preparation Time for Mulled Wine
- 5 minutes to gather ingredients
- 10-15 minutes to heat the wine
- 5 minutes to set up the wine for serving
Making a Simple Mulled Wine
Simple Mulled Wine Recipe
- Pour the bottle of red wine into a saucepan
- Add water
- Add lemon juice, spices, and sugar
- Put the heat on low and let the mixture simmer for 10-15 minutes
Serving a Simple Mulled Wine
- Ladle out the mulled wine into mugs
- Put a strainer over the mugs to remove bits of spices
- Keep the mulled red wine on very low heat to keep it warm
Serving Tips
- Use Christmas-themed mugs that have been pre-warmed
- You can garnish your mulled wine with orange slices or a stick of cinnamon
