Easy Slow Cooker Strawberry Mulled Wine is a beautifully spiced and sweet warm red wine.
Warm beverages are perfect for the slow cooker, if you need a non-alcoholic recipe try my cranberry apple cider or pumpkin spice hot chocolate.
I thought I would give mulled wine in the crockpot a try for Valentine’s day. My husband and I will go out for a date a few days before, but I really love to do something special on the day of Valentine’s. This also makes for a great Christmas mulled wine!
How to make mulled wine in the slow cooker:
- Wine – I use Menage a Trois Red Blend Wine
- Apple Cider
- Brown Sugar
- Strawberries
- Cinnamon Sticks
- Cloves
- Star Anise – these are optional and can be very expensive
- Orange Zest
How long do I cook mulled wine in the slow cooker?
- Cook on HIGH for 2 hours or LOW for 3-4 hours.
- Turn the slow cooker to warm once the desired temperature is reached.
What kind of wine should I use?
- I suggest you use a red wine you would normally drink.
- Red Blend Wine
- Cabernet Sauvignon
Can I use a different kind of fruit?
Yes! This recipe is very adaptable! Try one of these ideas instead:
- Blackberries or raspberries
- Oranges
- Pears
- To make Christmas flavored mulled wine: add 1 cup of cranberry juice, 1 sliced orange and 1 cup of fresh cranberries.
How long can I keep mulled wine in the crockpot on warm?
- About 4 hours is the longest I keep it on warm, it can tend to get bitter any longer than that.
Other hot drinks to make in the slow cooker:
- Slow Cooker Apple Cider
- Slow Cooker Mint Hot Chocolate
- Slow Cooker Bailey’s Irish Cream Hot Chocolate
- Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Lattes
- Slow Cooker Wassail by Spicy Perspective
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Slow Cooker Strawberry Mulled Wine
Equipment Needed:
Ingredients:
- 750 mL red wine (used Menage a Trois Red Blend)
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups strawberries sliced
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 5 cloves
- 3 star anise pods
- orange zest from half of an orange
Instructions:
- Add everything to the slow cooker. Stir.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 hours or LOW for 3-4 hours.
- Turn the slow cooker to warm for your party. You can keep on the warm setting for up to 4 hours.
- Serve with extra cinnamon sticks if desired and mugs (or heat resistant paper cups).
How to Video:
Recipe Notes:
- Use your favorite red wine.
- I use red blend or cabernet savingnon
- Blackberries or raspberries
- Oranges
- Pears
- To make Christmas flavored mulled wine add 1 cup of cranberry juice, 1 sliced orange and 1 cup of fresh cranberries.
Nutrition Information:
Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.
Is this a party drink that you serve warm only .
Yes, though the leftovers can be drank cold.
Why does the video show orange zest although it was actually orange peel, being added when it’s not in the recipe??
It was missed in the recipe card, thank you. I added it.
It looks like a party dessert, my friends would love this! I will save this recipe for later!