Name: Slow-Cooker Mulled Wine
Total time: 70 min
Ingredients: 1 750-mL bottle dry red wine, such as merlot or cabernet sauvignon; 2 cups apple cider; 0.25 cup brandy, apple brandy or applejack; 0.25 cup pure maple syrup; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; Zest and juice of 1 orange, plus slices for garnish; 6 whole allspice berries; 6 whole cloves; 2 whole star anise; 2 green cardamom pods; 2 cinnamon sticks, plus more for garnish

Slow-Cooker Mulled Wine

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Fill your kitchen with the smell of warm spices like cloves and cardamom when you make slow-cooker mulled wine. This warm drink is the perfect antidote to a chilly winter's night.

By Eric Adjepong

Updated on May 8, 2023

Reviewed by Dietitian

Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD

Active Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 10 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Egg-Free Gluten-Free Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegan Vegetarian

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What Is Mulled Wine?

Mulled wine is a spiced wine made with red wine and a variety of whole spices, served warm. It's typically served in the winter and around the holidays.

What Wine Is Best for Mulled Wine?

A full-bodied wine with plenty of tannins is best for mulling because it holds its own against the spices. We recommend using a dry red wine, such as merlot or cabernet sauvignon.

Can I Make Mulled Wine on the Stovetop?

Yes, you can. Combine the ingredients in a large pot or Dutch oven. Cover and cook on the lowest possible setting of the stovetop burner until hot, about 30 minutes.

Additional reporting by Jan Valdez

Ingredients

1 750-mL bottle dry red wine, such as merlot or cabernet sauvignon
2 cups apple cider
¼ cup brandy, apple brandy or applejack
¼ cup pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
Zest and juice of 1 orange, plus slices for garnish
6 whole allspice berries
6 whole cloves
2 whole star anise
2 green cardamom pods
2 cinnamon sticks, plus more for garnish

Directions

Combine wine, cider, brandy (or applejack), maple syrup, vinegar, orange zest and juice, allspice, cloves, star anise, cardamom and cinnamon sticks in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low in the slow cooker until hot, about 1 hour.
Strain the mulled wine through a fine-mesh sieve; discard solids. Serve warm, garnished with orange slices and cinnamon sticks, if desired.

Equipment

Slow cooker, fine-mesh sieve

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

137	Calories
15g	Carbs

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 9
Serving Size 5 oz.
Calories 137
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 15g	5%
Total Sugars 12g
Vitamin A 20IU	0%
Sodium 7mg	0%
Potassium 198mg	4%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.