Easy Citrus Mulled Wine (+Non-Alcoholic Version!)
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You want to countdown to midnight with a festive drink that is easily sippable. My Easy Citrus Mulled Wine is a sweet and spicy way to ring in the new year. Also, non-drinkers can make this into a mocktail with the recommendations below!
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Mulled wine is the perfect winter cocktail. It is warm, bright, and spiced, which are all feelings that we associate with the holidays. Plus, you can make it, throw a in a ladle, and your guests can serve themselves!
Easy Citrus Mulled Wine combines orange, lemon, and grapefruit along with red wine and brandy. It is a multi-layer flavor that delights any who drink it.
If you are not a fan of alcohol or have young ones in the house, that’s okay! Check out how to make a non-alcoholic version using grape juice instead!
Non-Alcoholic Citrus Mulled Wine
Not everyone is a drinker, and that’s okay! Follow this recipe if you’d like to make this recipe without red wine or brandy.
You’ll Need:
750mL concord grape juice
½ cup spiced apple cider
2 oranges, juiced
1 grapefruit, sliced thin
1 lemon, sliced thin
5-6 cinnamon sticks
Combine all ingredients in the same manner as the original recipe. Serve warm in mugs or stemless wine glasses.
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Ingredients in Easy Citrus Mulled Wine
- 1 750mL bottle dry red wine
- ½ cup brandy
- ½ cup dark brown sugar, packed
- 4 small oranges, juiced (or 2 large oranges)
- 1 grapefruit, sliced thin
- 1 lemon, sliced thin
- 5-6 cinnamon sticks
How to Make Easy Citrus Mulled Wine
In a stockpot, add the wine, brandy, brown sugar, and orange juice. Turn the heat to medium-low and allow the mixture to warm. Dissolve the sugar, but keep the temperature low to not boil the liquid.
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Once the sugar is dissolved, add the oranges, grapefruit, and lemon slices along with the cinnamon sticks.
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Allow the flavors to marry for about 10 minutes before enjoying.
To serve, ladle some mulled wine into a mug or stemless wine glass.
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Easy Citrus Mulled Wine
Ingredients
- 1 750mL bottle dry red wine
- 1/2 cup brandy
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
- 4 small oranges (or 2 large oranges), juiced
- 1 grapefruit, sliced thin
- 1 lemon, sliced thin
- 5-6 cinnamon sticks
Instructions
- In a stockpot, add the wine, brandy, brown sugar, and orange juice. Turn the heat to medium-low and allow the mixture to warm. Dissolve the sugar, but keep the temperature low to not boil the liquid.
- Once the sugar is dissolved, add the oranges, grapefruit, and lemon slices along with the cinnamon sticks.
- Allow the flavors to marry for about 10 minutes before enjoying.
- To serve, ladle some mulled wine into a mug or stemless wine glass.
Notes
½ cup spiced apple cider
3 oranges, sliced thin
1 grapefruit, sliced thin
1 lemon, sliced thin
5-6 cinnamon sticks Combine all ingredients in the same manner as the original recipe. Serve warm in mugs or stemless wine glasses.