In Scandinavia, you generally add a splash of vodka, rum or brandy to the warm wine with spices. In Scandinavia, it is called glögg in Sweden, and gløgg in Denmark and Norway. In Alsace, it is a tradition to sip on glühwein while walking around at the Christmas markets. In Germany, it is called glühwein and is a typical Christmas drink. It was a mix of port, red wine, lemons, oranges, spices, and sugar. Even Charles Dickens wrote about a mulled wine drink called the Smoking Bishop in his A Christmas Carol. In the 19th century Victorian England, mulled wine became a sort of trendy drink during Christmas time. The origin of the word is not known, it is believed it might derive from the Dutch word ‘mol’ that is a sweet beer. Even if the Romans had brought the custom and recipes with them, the word ‘ mull’ as in ’mulled’ can only be traced back to the early 17th century with a written reference as meaning ‘to heat, sweeten, and flavor with spices’. He writes about a recipe where wine and honey are boiled together and then spices such as pepper, saffron, and dates are added.įrom the Medieval Ages and onwards, spiced wine became more and more popular all over Europe. He was a Roman food lover during the reign of Tiberius. In a document from the 1st century AD, De re coquinaria (On the Subject of Cooking), a collection of recipes has been found and the author is thought to have been a certain Apicius. Being the fervent travelers that they were, the Romans brought the custom to boil wine and add spices with them to other parts of Europe that they conquered. The Romans were of the same praxis to not let anything go to waste and, therefore, also added spices to heated wine to make it nicer to drink. It was a way to not let anything go to waste, not even the wine. The drinking of warm wine with different kinds of spices dates to Ancient Greece, where hippocras was apparently their version of ‘mulled wine’. Well, we are here to tell you all about it and give you a yummy recipe of mulled wine that is easy-to-prepare for the holidays. Where does the tradition with drinking mulled wine come from, though? There are Secret Santa gifts at your workplace, Christmas plays and parties at your children’s school, going to Christmas craft markets on the weekends, and so much more to help you enjoy and absorb the entirety of the holiday season.Īt all these occasions, you probably enjoy some Christmas cookies and a cup of…that’s right… mulled, or spiced wine. This holiday months are typically packed with Christmas dinners or festive lunches at work, parties with clubs or associations you may belong to. We decorate our houses, create gift lists, plan parties or get together to include planning for food and beverages which may include favorites such as eggnog or mulled wine, you know, all the things that make the holidays so enjoyable. Reheat it gently over medium-low heat on a stovetop and if you want to put it out for guests to serve themselves during a holiday party, keep it in a slow cooker or crockpot set to low and leave a ladle nearby.The Christmas holiday season is a fun and festive time of year. While it doesn’t require much prep time, this mulled wine recipe can be made two hours ahead of serving. Many recipes call for brown sugar or other sweeteners like maple syrup, but you really don’t need them here.īe sure not to let the mixture boil the barest of simmers will coax plenty of flavor from the whole spices without cooking off all the alcohol. Whatever you choose, use the same varietal, and leave the white wine for another day (may we recommend this sangria once the weather turns warm?).Īpple cider, tart mini apples, and citrus studded with cloves add a fruity touch. We recommend a merlot for its softness and fruit-forward flavors. Still, you don’t need to splurge on expensive bottles of wine here, and pretty much any decent red wine like a cabernet sauvignon, zinfandel, syrah, grenache will do. While mulled wine, sometimes called gluhwein or spiced wine, is one way to use up subpar bottles, remember that bad wine is never going to be great, no matter how you use it. This heady mulled wine recipe with citrus, fresh apple cider, and warm spices is festive enough for Christmas or other holiday parties, but easy enough to make on any cold winter evening you want to feel cozy.
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