Mulled Red Wine

A warm, aromatic winter drink made with red wine, kirsch, and fragrant spices including cloves, cinnamon, vanilla, and citrus zest. Perfect for holiday entertaining.

8 servings
25 min

Ingredients

  • 8 whole whole cloves
  • 4 whole whole black peppercorns
  • 4 strips fresh lemon zest
  • 4 strips fresh orange zest
  • 4 cups dry red wine
  • ½ cup kirsch
  • cups water
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1 stick cinnamon stick
  • 1 bean vanilla bean
  • 1 stick cinnamon sticks
  • 1 piece cheesecloth

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Put cloves, peppercorns, and zest on cheesecloth, then tie closed to form a bag.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Combine wine, kirsch, water, sugar, cinnamon stick, vanilla bean, and cheesecloth bag in a 4-quart saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring.

    10 min

  3. 3.

    Simmer 10 minutes. Serve warm.

    10 min