Mulled Wine

Featuring our award-winning Primativo, our Mulled wine recipe is a delicious drink for any cozy and festive atmosphere. Pairs well with any holiday meal or by itself.

Ingredients:

  •       1 (750 ml) bottle of 2019 Sentivo Primitivo

  • 1/4 cup brandy 

  •    1 orange, sliced into rounds (also peeled, if you would like a less-bitter drink)

  •   8 whole cloves

  • 2 cinnamon sticks

  •   2 star anise

  •   2 to 4 tablespoons sugar to taste (or your desired sweetener)

  • optional garnishes: orange slices, extra cinnamon sticks, extra star anise

How to:

  1. Combine ingredients. Add wine, brandy, orange slices, cloves, cinnamon, star anise, and 2 tablespoons sweetener to a large saucepan.  Stir briefly to combine.

  2. Simmer. Cook the mulled wine on medium-high heat until it just barely reaches a simmer.  (Avoid letting it bubble — you don’t want to boil off the alcohol.)  Reduce heat to low, cover, and let the wine simmer for at least 15 minutes or up to 3 hours.

  3. Strain. Using a fine mesh strainer, remove and discard the orange slices, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and star anise.  Give the mulled wine a taste and stir in extra sweetener if needed.

  4. Serve. Serve warm in heatproof mugs, topped with your favorite garnishes.