Mulled wine cocktail

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
4%
Mulled wine cocktail
12 min.
4
135kcal

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Welcome to the cozy world of homemade mulled wine cocktails, where festive flavors mingle to create the perfect drink for chilly evenings. This delightful beverage is not only a feast for the senses, but it also caters to various dietary needs—being vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and even Low FODMAP. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply curling up with a good book, this mulled wine cocktail promises to warm your heart and elevate your spirits.

Imagine the enchanting aroma of cinnamon, star anise, and citrus wafting through your home as you prepare this delicious concoction. The sweetness of light muscovado sugar complements the zesty brightness of clementines and lemons perfectly, while the addition of Cointreau adds a delightful splash of orange liqueur. It’s a gorgeous combination that will have your guests asking for seconds, and it’s surprisingly simple to make!

What’s even more appealing is the versatility of this cocktail. You can enjoy it chilled on ice for a refreshing sip or warm it gently for that classic, comforting mulled experience. Whichever way you decide to serve it, don’t forget a twist of orange zest and a star anise for that Instagram-worthy presentation. So, gather your ingredients and let’s toast to good times and great flavors with this inviting mulled wine cocktail!

Ingredients

  •  cinnamon sticks 
  •  3 large clementines 
  •  optional: lemon 
  • 100 g muscovado sugar light
  • servings orange zest 
  •  star anise 
  • 150 ml water 
  • 150 ml frangelico 
  • 150 ml frangelico 

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Put 100g light muscovado sugar in a pan with 1 star anise, 1 cinnamon stick, 4 cloves and 150ml water.Bring slowly to the boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Simmer for 2 mins, then pour into a large jug and leave to cool.
  2. Add 1 lemon and 2 clementines, both thinly sliced, to the jug along with 150ml Cointreau and a 750ml bottle light red wine, such as a Beaujolais. Stir well, then cover and chill for at least 2 hrs or overnight if you can.
  3. Serve chilled or over ice, with a twist of orange zest and a star anise. If you’d like to serve a traditional warm mulled wine, there’s no need to chill – simply warm through without boiling and serve in heatproof glasses.

Nutrition Facts

Calories135kcal
Protein2.45%
Fat1.29%
Carbs96.26%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26.38
Glycemic Load
3.14
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
5.4965217165325%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
5.77mg
Hesperetin
7.53mg
Naringenin
0.15mg
Luteolin
0.51mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.14mg
Quercetin
0.31mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:134.86kcal
6.74%
Fat:0.21g
0.32%
Saturated Fat:0.02g
0.11%
Carbohydrates:35.32g
11.77%
Net Carbohydrates:32.16g
11.69%
Sugar:28.34g
31.49%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:10.27mg
0.45%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.9g
1.8%
Vitamin C:48.77mg
59.12%
Fiber:3.16g
12.63%
Manganese:0.19mg
9.56%
Calcium:69.7mg
6.97%
Potassium:168.81mg
4.82%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
4.19%
Folate:15.78µg
3.94%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.87%
Iron:0.65mg
3.63%
Magnesium:12.07mg
3.02%
Copper:0.06mg
3%
Vitamin B3:0.42mg
2.09%
Vitamin B5:0.2mg
2.04%
Phosphorus:17.27mg
1.73%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.67%
Vitamin A:59.7IU
1.19%
Vitamin E:0.16mg
1.1%