Quick Mulled Wine with Cinnamon & Star Anise in 15 Minutes
A quick and easy mulled wine recipe that’s ready in just 15 minutes, featuring cinnamon and star anise for a cozy, comforting drink perfect for cold weeknights.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bottle (750 ml) red wine (Merlot or Zinfandel recommended)
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 3 whole star anise
- 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 orange, sliced into rounds
- 2 tablespoons brandy or orange liqueur (optional)
Instructions
- Pour the wine into a medium saucepan.
- Add the cinnamon sticks, star anise, orange slices, and optional brandy or orange liqueur.
- Drizzle in the honey or maple syrup and stir gently.
- Heat over medium heat until the wine reaches a gentle simmer (small bubbles around the edges), about 8 to 10 minutes. Do not boil.
- Stir occasionally to help the honey dissolve and spices infuse.
- Taste after 10 minutes and adjust sweetness or spice as desired.
- Remove from heat immediately once the flavor is balanced.
- Ladle into mugs, ensuring each mug gets a cinnamon stick and star anise for garnish. Serve hot.
Notes
Do not boil the wine as it will cook off the alcohol and make it taste flat. Use a wine you enjoy drinking. For a party, keep warm in a slow cooker on low. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 ounces
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 10
- Carbohydrates: 17
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