Quick tip: If you want to add more depth and additional sweetness, add in one cup of apple juice. Brown sugar, honey, or maple syrup to taste.This recipe serves as a base, but you can get as creative with additions to taste as you'd like. The beauty of mulled wine is it can be customized to your liking. Varietals such as Merlot, Pinot Noir, and Syrah are great options. Quick tip: Choose a red wine on the drier side to complement the warm aromatic spices. "Just the smell welcomes friends and family and creates a cozy and warm atmosphere." It is a great option to serve for holiday parties or family get-togethers, and it's quite simple to make a batch at home. "It's a simple and inexpensive alternative to having a specialty cocktail," says Stetson. Now, mulled wine is most often served up when the weather cools, offering a drink to warm you up from within. In 1843, the ever-popular classic "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens mentioned mulled wine, perhaps playing a role in why it's so popular around the holidays today. "They would heat their wine, and the spices were believed to have health benefits," says Tiffany Stetson, general manager of retail sales for Goose Ridge Winery.Īs the Romans began to conquer Europe they brought their tradition of making mulled wine with them. The drink has Roman roots, dating back to the second century. Mulled wine, also known as Gluhwein, is a mixture of red wine, mulling spices, and a hint of sugar or honey for sweetness.
But if you want to take your cold-weather beverage options to a new level, mulled wine is the perfect fit. A mug of hot chocolate or apple cider will certainly warm you up on a chilly day.
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