![]() ![]() ![]() Our Eggnog Martini, Tom and Jerry cocktail or Hot Toddy offer all the comfort of our easy mulled wine. Now is the perfect time to perfect a few festive cocktails that you can serve after long walks, on chilly nights in with friends. More of our favorite holiday cocktail recipes It’s less fuss, stays warm and we love the effortless help-yourself vibes. Want to spend more time with friends and family and less time at the stove? Make our easy mulled wine recipe in a crockpot or slow cooker.Just add a pinch or two of mixed spice and few orange slices or orange peels Dial up the festive feels and make a “Christmas spice” spiced wine.Add depth of flavor and rich fruity sweetness with one or two cut prunes or juicy dried figs.A splash of Grand Marnier will boost to this already citrusy mulled wine. If you don’t have a bottle of brandy or Cognac on hand, don’t worry! Use an orange liqueur instead.Variations of our Classic Mulled Wine recipe Likewise, a Cabernet Sauvignon, with its full oaky notes and high tannins, will clash with the citrus and spices joining the party.Īlready got a couple of bottles of left-over wine you’d like to finish off? Go ahead and use these, mixing it up will be just fine. Stay clear of light wines, like Pinot Noirs, as they don’t work well with all the strong flavors and spices. A fabulous wine’s qualities don’t always translate when heated, even when the heat is gentle, so choose an affordable jammy, full-flavored wine like a Merlot or a Grenache, or look out for red wine with tasting notes that mention berry and vanilla flavors. Surprisingly, but excellent news if you’re on a budget, your best strategy is not to pick a top-end red wine. When you want to serve the best mulled wine (we like that about you!), we’ve got you. If you want more of a sit-down session, our easy mulled wine recipe goes wonderfully with a classic cheese fondue, rich pastas or beef stroganoff. Hosting a party? Serve it with classic Christmas appetizers like crispy prawn toast and warm goat’s cheese and red onion tartlets. What goes well with a warm glass of spiced wine, you ask? Well, it is cheeseboard season after all, so impress your guests with a festive spread of cheeses, crackers, chutneys and mugs of classic mulled wine. If you love a little garnish glow up as much as we do, here’s some more garnish inspiration. Use a ladle to fill (and refill) your mugs and, just before your friends arrive, drop in a cinnamon stick, star anise or an orange slice to garnish. When you’re ready to serve your cozy mugs of mulled wine, make sure it’s been warmed up over a low heat. ![]()
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