Easy Mulled Wine

This mulled wine recipe couldn't be easier to do. Don't bother with expensive wine - a cheap red will work beautifully and no one will ever know the difference! Start with a little sugar, then add more to taste. This recipe can be easily doubled or trebled.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 231 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon whole cloves
• 1 teaspoon whole allspice berries
• 2 tablespoons sugar, or more to taste
• 1 large strip of orange peel
• 4 cups dry red wine
• 2 (2 inch) pieces cinnamon sticks
• 1 large strip of lemon peel

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine red wine, cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice, lemon peel, and orange peel in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Heat gently, but don't boil. Stir in 2 tablespoons of sugar, and once dissolved, taste to see if you'd like to add more.

Step 2

Keep hot on medium to low heat for 20 minutes to let the flavors infuse the wine. Serve your mulled wine hot in glasses or mugs.