Ultimate Non-Alcoholic Mulled Wine
A warm, comforting winter beverage that captures all the festive flavors without the alcohol. Perfect for holiday gatherings, cozy nights in, and anyone looking for a delicious alcohol-free alternative to traditional mulled wine.
Ingredients
Juice Version (Alcohol-Free)
- 2 cups 500ml pomegranate juice (preferably organic with no added sugar)
- 2 cups 500ml cranberry juice (low-sugar version recommended)
- 2 cups 500ml filtered water
- 8 whole cloves
- 6 fresh blackberries optional but recommended for depth of flavor
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 3 star anise pods
- 1 orange thinly sliced
- 2-3 tablespoon brown sugar or honey adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
- ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg optional
Alcohol-Free Wine Version
- 750 ml bottle of non-alcoholic red wine Merlot for sweeter preference, Cabernet Sauvignon for drier taste
- 8 whole cloves
- 6 fresh blackberries optional
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 3 star anise pods
- 1 orange thinly sliced
- 2-3 tablespoon brown sugar or honey adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
- ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg optional
Instructions
- Add all your ingredients to either a large saucepan or a slow cooker depending on which method you prefer.
- For the saucepan method, gently heat the mixture over medium-low heat until it just begins to simmer (never boil). For slow cooker, simply turn it to low setting.
- Let the mixture steep for at least 25 minutes on the stovetop or 1.5 hours in the slow cooker, allowing the spices and fruit to infuse their flavors.
- Take a small taste and add more brown sugar or honey if you'd like it sweeter.
- Either strain out the spices and fruit or leave them in for visual appeal, then ladle the warm mulled wine into mugs and garnish each with a fresh orange slice and cinnamon stick. If you're not serving immediately, let it cool and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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