vanilla & spice hot mulled wine
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!
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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!