As the temperatures drop and the holiday season approaches, there’s nothing quite like a warm, spiced drink. Whether you’re walking around your favourite Christmas market, or having an autumn-inspired picnic, nothing quite warms you up quite like a mug of mulled wine.  

We don’t know about you, but mulled wine is one of our favourite go-to festive beverages. This festive punch is perfect for holiday gatherings and makes an excellent Christmas wine gift. In this article, we will be exploring how you can make the perfect mulled wine this festive season, using your favourite fruity wine.

Why Use Fruit Wine To Make Mulled Wine?

Traditionally, mulled wine is made with a dry red wine - but if you ask us, using an alternative fruit wine makes it much tastier. Using fruit wine, such as our Blackcurrant Wine, adds a unique flavour that is bursting with fruity notes making it perfect for the holiday season. 

Whilst we have a tasty recipe below that we can’t wait to share with you, there are many other ways you can incorporate fruit wine into your festive concoction. For instance, why not add a fun twist on the classic mulled wine and consider mixing in a splash of soda water or ginger ale for a refreshing wine cocktail? Serve it over ice for a bubbly winter drink that’s sure to be a hit at your holiday parties.

What You’ll Need To Create Perfect Mulled Wine

To get started on your tasty mulled wine recipe, you will need:

Ingredients:

• 2 cans of our Blackcurrant Wine
• 1 orange, sliced
• 1/4 cup of honey or sugar (adjust to taste)
• 2-3 cinnamon sticks
• 4-5 whole cloves
• 2-3 star anise (optional)
• A pinch of nutmeg
• 1 apple, cored and sliced
• 1 cup of cranberry juice

Equipment:

• A large saucepan or slow cooker
• A ladle for serving
• Mugs or heatproof glasses

Our Mulled Wine Recipe

Step 1: Combine Ingredients

In a large saucepan or slow cooker, pour in the cans of Wine That’s Fruit. For a sweet mulled wine, we would recommend trying out our cheeky Blackcurrant Wine, then add your sliced orange and apple, cranberry juice, honey (or sugar), and all of those tasty spices.

Step 2: Heat

Mulled wine is the best when hot. Warming the mixture over a medium heat will help the spices and juices combine together and become a warming festive beverage. If you are using a slow cooker, keep it to low and avoid boiling your liquid. Our aim is to heat it gently and let the flavours meld together in the pan. 

Step 3: Simmer

Good things come to those who wait. Allow your mulled wine to simmer for 20-30 minutes or longer if you would like. The longer you leave it, the stronger your brew will be. But we would recommend keeping an eye on the heat. 

Step 4: Taste and Adjust

After simmering your mulled wine, you can add your honey and sugar. We would suggest tasting as you go, to ensure that you don’t make your mixture too sweet. If you fancy something a little more spicy, you can also add additional spices for even more flavour. 

Step 5: Serve

Now for our favourite bit: serving! Ladle your warm mulled wine into mugs or heat proof glasses. You can garnish with a slice of orange or a festive cinnamon stick.