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.
Add all ingredients to a slow cooker and stir to combine. Cover, set to low, and warm for 1 hour.
Ladle into mugs and serve warm. Optionally, garnish mugs with orange slices and 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 warm. Make sure not to boil, this can add a bitter taste and will begin to boil the alcohol off.
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.