Slow Cooker Mulled Wine
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Serve Slow Cooker Mulled Wine at your next party! The red wine is flavored with orange juice, fresh spices and a touch of sugar.
Other hot drinks we love to make in the slow cooker are Slow Cooker Hot White Russians and Slow Cooker Fireball Apple Cider.
This time of year, we tend to host more get-togethers than usual, and having a seasonal drink on hand is always a hit. If your friends love red wine, slow cooker mulled wine is a great choice for something cozy and delicious. And as it slowly simmers, it fills your home with the warm, comforting scents of autumn.
Other recipes we make in the slow cooker with red wine are slow cooker short ribs, and slow cooker beef bourguignon.
Key Ingredients
- Red Wine: I use a red blend for this recipe. I tend to choose red blend wine when I’m cooking (or drinking) for it has a mild, smooth flavor.
- Sugar: Mulled wine is sweetened and we do this by adding white sugar.
- Oranges: One whole orange, sliced.
- Spices: Whole spices are added: star anise, cinnamon sticks, and whole cloves.
How to Make Slow Cooker Mulled Wine
- Warm red wine with sugar, orange slices, and whole spices on LOW until fragrant.
- Strain out the solids and serve!
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve in clear mugs or glasses with a rim of brown sugar and cinnamon (use an orange to wet the glass before dipping in sugar).
- Have garnishes available for your guests (fresh orange slices, cinnamon sticks, and star anise). A spring of rosemary is a cute touch as well.
- Serve the mulled wine with a fall treat such biscoff cookies, or slow cooker gingerbread cake.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, if the wine gets too hot, a portion of the alcohol could cook off. To prevent this, after heating up to warm, set the slow cooker to the “warm setting”.
Place the leftovers in the fridge for up to two days. Reheat in a pan on the stovetop. OR you can drink this wonderful mulled wine “chilled” the next day.
Slow Cooker Mulled Wine
Ingredients
- 750 mL Bottle Red Wine, (I use Apothic's Red Blend Wine)
- 2 Tbsp. White Sugar
- 1 Orange
- 2 Whole Star Anise
- 6 Whole Cloves
- 2 Cinnamon Sticks
Instructions
- Thinly slice orange; discarding ends.
- Add wine and sugar to the slow cooker. Stir well to combine.
- Add remaining ingredients to the slow cooker in an even layer.
- Heat on Low for 2 hours (or until warmed).
- Remove once hot, remove oranges, cinnamon, anise, and cloves and place on keep warm for serving.
- Serve by garnishing with orange slices, cinnamon sticks, and anise.
Nutrition
Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.
More Slow Cooker Beverages
Warm up with Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate and Slow Cooker Apple Cider for cozy crowd-pleasers.
Lean into the season with Gingerbread Lattes and Strawberry Mulled Wine.
For lighter sips, pour Cranberry Citrus Hot Tea or the festive Warm Christmas Punch.
