Mulled Merlot

Total Time:Prep: 10 min. Cook: 1 hour

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jun. 15, 2023

This mulled wine recipe is sure to warm up your holiday guests! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Mulled Merlot

Yield:9 servings
Prep:10 min
Cook:1 hour

Ingredients

  • 4 cinnamon sticks (3 inches each)
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 2 bottles (750 ml each) merlot
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup brandy
  • 1 medium orange, thinly sliced
  • Optional: Orange wedges and cinnamon sticks
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Directions

  1. Place cinnamon sticks and cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag.
  2. In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine wine, sugar, orange juice, brandy and orange slices. Add spice bag. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour or until heated through. Discard spice bag and orange slices. Serve warm. If desired, garnish with orange wedges and additional cinnamon sticks.
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