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Make a glass of fragrant mulled wine, then check out our glühwein, mulled gin, mulled beer and more winter cocktails. For a non-alcoholic version, try our mulled tea punch.

Ingredients

  • 1 bottle red wine
  • 100g soft light brown sugar
  • 4 cloves
  • 2 sticks cinnamon, plus extra to garnish
  • 1 orange, 2 strips of peel, plus extra slices to garnish
  • 1 lemon, 2 strips of peel
  • 2 star anise
  • 50ml brandy, (optional)

Method

  • STEP 1

    Mix togetherall the ingredients (except the brandy, if using) in a large pan and warm over a low heat for 10-15 minutes or until fragrant and steaming but not boiling. Stir in the rum or brandy for the final minute, if using. Ladle into mugs or heatproof glasses, discarding any aromatics.

Authors

Hannah Guinness olive magazine portrait
Hannah GuinnessSenior sub editor and drinks writer
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