Quick Cider-Mulled Wine

A warming blend of light red wine and apple cider, infused with classic mulling spices like star anise, cloves, and cinnamon. Perfect for cold weather entertaining.

6 servings
22 min

Ingredients

  • 1 bottle light red wine
  • 4 ounces brandy
  • 2 cups fresh apple cider
  • 2 pods star anise
  • 6 whole cloves
  • 2 sticks cinnamon sticks

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Bring wine, brandy, apple cider, star anise, cloves, and 2 cinnamon sticks to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat to low and simmer until flavors are infused, about 15 minutes.

    15 min

  2. 2.

    Divide among mugs, garnish with 6 cinnamon sticks, if using, and serve.

    2 min

  3. 3.

    Mulled wine can be made 2 hours ahead; cover and store at room temperature, or chill up to 3 days. Rewarm over medium-low heat before serving.

    5 min