How to make mulled wine

5 steps to make mulled wine

1. Add 1 bottle of wine (go for red, white or rosé!) to a large pan.

2. Add aromatics, such as orange and lemon slices, cinnamon sticks, star anise and cloves.

3. Add something sweet – try a dash of our Maple Spice Flavour Syrup, or sugar.

4. Add some extra booze, if you like – try our Apricot Brandy Liqueur.

5. Simmer for 10 minutes, then ladle into mugs or glasses and serve.

The best mulled wine in our Foodhall

Don’t fancy making it yourself? We’ve got a mulled wine for everyone to try this year in the Foodhall.

Best red mulled wine

Rich and fruity, with notes of warming spices, this classic Red Mulled Wine is Christmas in a glass.

Best rosé mulled wine

Our new Rosé Mulled Wine is delicate with notes of orange and vanilla – don't miss out on the return of last year's viral must-try.

Best alcohol-free mulled wine

For all the festive flavours without the alcohol, warm up a bottle of our richly spiced Alcohol Free Red Mulled Wine. New this year, our Alcohol Free Rosé Mulled Wine is expertly blended with orange and vanilla – just without the booze.

Best ginger wine

Our new warming, aromatic Ginger Wine can be served as a digestif or warmed with a dash of whisky for a hot toddy.

What is mulled wine?

Mulled wine is traditionally flavoured with festive spices such as cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and star anise, plus citrus, vanilla and sugar, simmered with red wine to create a warming winter drink. While it’s traditionally made with red wine, white and rosé wines can be mulled, too.

How to serve mulled wine

• A glass mug with a handle means you’ll see the wine inside, but can still hold your mulled wine when it’s hot.

• Garnish your mulled wine with a fresh cinnamon stick (we have extra-long cinnamon sticks in store).

• For a festive finishing touch, try making dried clementines by baking clementine slices with a sprinkling of sugar at a low temperature until they dehydrate.