Spiced Winter Warmer

Spiced Winter Warmer is a delightful mulled wine recipe that combines the rich flavors of cabernet sauvignon, cranberry juice, and apple cider with an array of warming spices. This cozy and aromatic beverage is perfect for cold winter nights, infusing warmth and cheer into any holiday gathering.

Spiced Winter Warmer

A delightful mulled wine recipe with cabernet sauvignon, cranberry juice, apple cider, and an array of warming spices.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 bottle cabernet sauvignon
  • 2 cups cranberry juice
  • 2 cups apple cider
  • 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 oranges, divided (1 juiced, 1 peel thinly removed)
  • 6 whole cloves
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 2 star anises
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1/4-1/3 cup brandy
  • orange slices, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a slow cooker, combine the cabernet sauvignon, cranberry juice, apple cider, dark brown sugar, juice of one orange, thinly peeled orange peel, cloves, cinnamon sticks, star anises, and nutmeg.
  2. Cover the slow cooker with the lid and set it on high heat until the mixture is hot.
  3. Once hot, switch the slow cooker to the "keep warm" setting and stir in the brandy.
  4. Serve the mulled wine hot, garnished with orange slices.