Brazil Nut Free Mulled Wine (Glühwein)
Warm, spiced, and deeply aromatic, this mulled wine is the kind of drink that makes a cold evening feel like an occasion. A bottle of dry red wine gets gently coaxed with cinnamon, star anise, cardamom, and cloves — whole spices that bloom slowly over low heat and fill your kitchen with an irresistible fragrance. A splash of brandy and fresh citrus rounds from both orange and lemon add brightness and depth that no store-bought version can match. The key is patience: keeping the heat low enough to coax out every bit of flavor without boiling off the wine's character. Every ingredient here is naturally free from tree nut concerns, so you can ladle it out for a crowd without a second thought. Adjust the sugar to your liking as it simmers, then strain it clean into mugs and finish with a fresh orange slice or cinnamon stick for a presentation that looks as good as it tastes.
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6 servings
- 1 bottle (750 ml) dry red wine (such as merlot, pinot noir, or dornfelder)
- ¼ cup brandy or dark rum
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar, plus more to taste
- 1 orange, sliced into rounds
- 1 lemon, sliced into rounds
- 6 whole cloves
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 4 whole star anise
- 4 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
- ¼ tsp whole black peppercorns (optional)
For serving
- orange slices or cinnamon sticks, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the red wine, brandy, sugar, orange rounds, lemon rounds, cloves, cinnamon sticks, star anise, and cardamom pods in a medium saucepan. Add the peppercorns, if using.
- 2
Warm the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar, until steam rises steadily and small bubbles appear around the edges — about 10 minutes. Do not let the wine boil; reduce the heat to low as soon as it approaches a simmer.
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