This recipe is intended for individuals ages 21 & up. Please drink responsibly. This post is sponsored in conjunction with ChristmasSweetsWeek. I received product samples from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of the ChristmasSweetsWeek recipes. All opinions are mine alone.
This Vanilla & Spice Hot Mulled Wine is so simple to make, and perfect for entertaining guests this holiday season! You just need some wine, spices, and fresh fruit!
Happy Wednesday, friends! #ChristmasSweetsWeek continues today, and I have a super simple, delicious recipe for you. This Vanilla & Spice Hot Mulled Wine is warm, comforting, and the perfect drink for entertaining a crowd this holiday season! All you need is some strong red wine {the forgotten bottle in the back of your fridge is perfect}, fresh oranges and apples, a bunch of cozy spices, and Torani vanilla syrup. Just toss it all in a big pot, and let it simmer away until you're ready to drink. So easy!
You guys know sponsors are a vital part to our fun themed weeks, and today's contributors are Torani and JoyJolt! Like I mentioned, I used the Torani vanilla syrup in lieu of the traditional sugar or honey. It works perfectly to add some sweetness and a subtle vanilla flavor to my mulled wine! JoyJolt then provided these adorable Declan double-walled glasses for serving. They only hold about 5 ounces so they're small and perfect for a little drink you can sip throughout the night! If you want to buy these cute cups for yourself {or anything else from JoyJolt}, you can have 25% off any purchase with the code Sweets25. How sweet is that!
Don't forget the reason for the season... or well, the reason for the week 😉 the GIVEAWAY! I will add the Rafflecopter to the bottom of this post so you can enter, but refer back to Monday's post for all the prize details! And now, here are everyone's yummy recipes for the day!
#ChristmasSweetsWeek Wednesday recipes:
Beverages:
Boozy Salted Caramel Apple Cider from The Beard and The Baker
Christmas Punch from Juggling Act Mama
Frozen Caramel Hot Chocolate from Eat Move Make
Crockpot Red Velvet Hot Chocolate from April Golightly
Gingerbread Spice Caramel Latte from Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
Gingersnap Eggnog Shooter from Seduction In The Kitchen
Glogg from A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
Hot Buttered Rum from Moore or Less Cooking
Peppermint Hot Chocolate from Mildly Meandering
Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate from The Bitter Side of Sweet
Salted Caramel Hot Apple Cider from Culinary Adventures with Camilla
Sugar Cookie Cocktail from Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt
Vanilla & Spice Hot Mulled Wine from The Baking Fairy
Candies:
Almond Roca from Everyday Eileen
Christmas Cookie Bark from The Mandatory Mooch
Creamy Cheese Fudge from Take Two Tapas
Grinch Fudge from An Affair from the Heart
Milk Chocolate Toffee Fudge from Rants From My Crazy Kitchen
Reindeer Food Snack Mix from Big Bear's Wife
Desserts:
Chocolate Mint Cookies from Platter Talk
Dark Chocolate Dipped Almond Shortbread Cookies from With Two Spoons
Gingerbread Bars with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting from Sweet Beginnings
Gingerbread Cupcakes from The Redhead Baker
Holiday Pavlova from My Suburban Kitchen
Hot Chocolate Whoopie Pies from Strawberry Blondie Kitchen
Joulutorttu (Finnish Christmas Tarts) from Tara's Multicultural Table
Merry and Bright Marshmallow Filled Christmas Cupcakes from Lady Behind the Curtain
Minty Grinch Dip from Who Needs A Cape?
Oatmeal Maple Cream Pies from Blogghetti
Pecan Pie Cheesecake from The Crumby Kitchen
Peppermint Stick Cookies from Karen's Kitchen Stories
Red Velvet Cookies from Live Love Texas
Red Velvet Truffle Sugar Cookie Cups from The Spiffy Cookie
Santa Belt Cupcakes from 4 Sons 'R' Us
White Chocolate Dipped Gingerbread Cookies from Cheese Curd in Paradise
I hope you guys enjoy this vanilla & spice hot mulled wine! It really is so easy-peasy to make and I bet you'll find yourself making this over and over all season long. Happy drinking!
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What you missed earlier this #ChristmasSweetsWeek: Vegan Hot Chocolate Layer Cake
- 2 bottles strong red wine
- 2 oranges, sliced
- 2 apples, sliced
- ½ cup Torani vanilla syrup
- 2 cups apple juice
- 4-5 cinnamon sticks
- 1 tablespoon whole cloves
- 4-5 star anise
- 2 tablespoon ground ginger {or handful of fresh ginger pieces}
- ½ tablespoon pink peppercorns
- optional: rum, brandy, or orange liqueur for serving
- In a large pot, combine the wine, sliced fruit, Torani vanilla syrup, apple juice, and spices.
- Bring mixture to a boil, then lower to a simmer, cover, and allow to cook for 30-35 minutes to infuse the wine.
- When ready to serve, strain mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove all spice pieces.
- Pour mulled wine into cups, and enjoy warm!
- Note: a lot of the alcohol does evaporate out during cooking, so you can top glasses off with some brandy, rum, or orange liqueur to serve!
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