Mulled Wine

Written By R U H L

05 November 2025

Mulled Wine is a warm, spicy, cold weather drink that pairs well with hearty stews, charcuterie, and sweets - or as an aperitif or dessert. 

Total time -
About 45 minutes

INGREDIENTS -

Four servings -

750 ml bottle of Merlot
5 ounces Grand Marnier
4 ounces dark brown sugar
3 large oranges
6 whole cloves
6 Allspice berries
6 cinnamon sticks

PREPARATION -

  • cut the peels of two oranges into strips

  • juice the unpeeled oranges

  • set Grand Marnier aside - add juice, orange peels, two cinnamon sticks, and remaining ingredients into a sauce pan

  • simmer on low heat for about thirty minutes without boiling

  • turn off heat and add Grand Marnier

  • allow to stand covered for at least 10 minutes

  • add cinnamon sticks, orange slices,and freshly ground nutmeg to garnish

NOTES -

Grand Marnier is an amber-colored cognac based liqueur with complex notes of vanilla and oak. Cognac, Brandy, Cointreau or aother triple sec are also suitable substitutes.

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