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    Slow Cooker Mulled Wine

    Published: Sep 22, 2019 · Modified: Aug 9, 2021 by Heather · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 551 words. · About 3 minutes to read this article.

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    Slow Cooker Mulled Wine by The Toasty Kitchen
    Slow Cooker Mulled Wine by The Toasty Kitchen
    Slow Cooker Mulled Wine by The Toasty Kitchen

    Slow Cooker Mulled Wine, or spiced wine, is a traditional holiday alcoholic beverage. Served warm, mulled wine is filled with seasonal spices like cinnamon, star anise, and cloves.

    An orange slice and cinnamon stick in a glass of mulled wine.

    Looking for a cozy holiday beverage? Mulled wine makes the perfect holiday treat because it's filled with all your favorite holiday flavors.

    Red wine is infused with spices like cinnamon, cloves, and star anise, as well as citrus flavor from fresh orange slices. Triple sec or brandy is added for an extra kick of flavor, perfect for holiday parties.

    Serve slow cooker mulled wine for Thanksgiving or Christmas - it makes the perfect warm adult beverage! For a kid friendly version, try my recipe for slow cooker mulled apple cider.

    Best wine to use

    Want to know the best part about making mulled wine? You don't need a fancy or expensive bottle to make a great tasting batch of mulled wine.

    I picked out a fairly cheap bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon. I'd suggest choosing a dry red wine as the base for your mulled wine.

    Normally, for a recipe that includes wine, like a sangria, I would suggest choosing a nice, mid-grade wine that tastes good to you and you'd enjoy on its own.

    However, the spices, citrus, and maple syrup will heavily flavor your wine. So, I wouldn't worry so much about your choice of wine when making a mulled wine.

    Two glass mugs filled with mulled wine.

    Mulled wine variations

    You can make all sorts of variations to mulled wine. I like to add apple juice to mine for a hint of apple flavor. You could also try apple cider or orange juice.

    Instead of triple sec, you can also use brandy or fireball whisky.

    Don't want to mess with fishing out spices from your mulled wine? Try wrapping your spices in cheesecloth. This way, you can fish out a single bundle once your wine is ready.

    Leftover mulled wine

    If you have leftover wine, pick out the spices and fruit slices and discard them.

    Then, store leftover wine in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. Your mulled wine can be gently reheated and served again at a later date.

    An orange slice and cinnamon stick in a glass of mulled wine.
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    Slow Cooker Mulled Wine

    Slow Cooker Mulled Wine, or spiced wine, is a traditional holiday alcoholic beverage. Served warm, mulled wine is filled with seasonal spices like cinnamon, star anise, and cloves.  
    Prep Time5 minutes
    Cook Time1 hour
    Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 226kcal
    Author: Heather

    Ingredients

    • 750 ml bottle of red wine, like cabernet sauvignon
    • 1 cup apple juice
    • ¼ cup triple sec, or brandy
    • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
    • 1 orange, sliced into rounds
    • 2 whole cloves
    • 2 star anise
    • 2 cinnamon sticks

    Instructions

    • Add all ingredients to a slow cooker and stir to combine. Set to low and warm for 1 hour.
    • Ladle into mugs and serve warm. Optionally, garnish mugs with orange slices and cinnamon sticks.

    Equipment Recommendations

    • 6-Quart Slow Cooker
    • Glass Mugs
    • Pyrex Liquid Measuring Cups
    • Cinnamon Sticks

    Notes

    • To make on the stove top - add all ingredients to a saucepan and heat over medium heat for 10 minutes, or until hot. Make sure not to boil, you do not want to boil off the alcohol. 
    • Leftover mulled wine - strain the spices and orange slices, then store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
    • Apple juice can be substituted with apple cider or orange juice. 
    • Maple syrup can be substituted with granulated sugar, brown sugar, or honey.

    Nutrition Estimate

    Calories: 226kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 306mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 59IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American

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    1. Emily

      November 15, 2019 at 4:50 pm

      We're making this for Thanksgiving, but made a test batch to try it. It's so good! We used brandy but might try triple sec next time. Also used honey and it worked instead of maple syrup. Can't wait for the next batch!

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      • Heather

        November 16, 2019 at 10:22 am

        Sounds like it went well, hope you enjoy it for Thanksgiving!

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