Mulled Wine is a cozy way to warm up on a winter evening with friends! This festive recipe is spiced with cinnamon, cloves, all-spice, nutmeg, citrus, and holiday cheer.
In a heavy saucepan or slow cooker, combine the wine, sugar, apple juice, fruit, and spices.
Warm the beverage slowly over low heat without boiling and allow the flavors to come together for at least 1 hour on the stovetop, or for at least 2 hours on low heat in a slow cooker or crockpot.
Strain before serving, if you wish. Enjoy warm!
Notes
Adapted from Mulled Wine with Citrus, Bon Appetit, 1998, via Epicurious.Best wine for mulled wine: Like sangria, mulled wine is a forgiving beverage that doesn't require costly wine to be enjoyable. I favor a Pinot noir in my mulled wine, but a good Cabernet Sauvignon will also do very nicely.