Cider Mulled Wine

Brandi

Mulled wine with apple cider! Perfect for your basic fall toolkit.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Course Drinks

Cuisine Italian

Servings 8 servings

3 shots unflavored Brandy
1 bottle (750 ml) vegan red wine I used Cabernet Sauvignon, check Barnivore for vegan-friendliness
4 cups apple cider
1 orange zest & juice
2 sticks cinnamon
3 pieces star anise
4 pieces whole clove
1 piece whole nutmeg not traditional, but I added - optional
1/4 tsp vanilla extract optional; use the real stuff not the cheap imitation kind which might not be vegan

Combine all of the ingredients into a large saucepan or pot
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer/gently warm for 10-15 minutes. Be careful not to let it get too hot as this will cause too much of the alcohol to evaporate and produce a sweeter/more syrupy liquid. Stir occasionally.
Strain and serve in a basic "cozy" mug for full authenticity. Garnish with orange slices/zest, apple slices, and/or additional whole spices if you wanna get Instagram-fancy.
For the leftovers, let cool and store in a mason jar or pitcher in the fridge. (Mine filled a 1 quart jar perfectly.) Reheat on the stove or in the microwave for 30 seconds to enjoy throughout the week.

Keyword alcoholic drinks, beverage, fall, spicy, warm, wine