Non Alcoholic Mulled Wine for Winter

Easy non alcoholic mulled wine for holidays or winter to keep you warm. 5 ingredient holiday drink can be enjoyed by everyone. It’s vegan, gluten free, lactose free and alcohol free.

How to make mulled wine at home?

Making non alcoholic mulled wine at home is effortless. You need no more than 5 ingredients that need to be added into a pot. Let it simmer on low heat for about an hour and your homemade mulled wine is ready to be served.

What is mulled wine?

Mulled wine is a traditional holiday drink usually made with red wine and different mulling spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, cardamom. That’s why it’s oftentimes called spiced wine.

Mulled wine has several names depending on the country. For example, in Sweden, it’s called glögg but in Germany it’s glühwein.

In addition to traditional mulled wine, there is also an alcohol free mulled wine in which the main ingredient is juice.

How does non alcoholic mulled wine taste?

Non alcoholic mulled wine tastes like a sweet fruity spiced hot drink. Whereas mulled wine with alcohol has a stronger and more robust flavor because of the hot alcohol.

Is there any alcohol in mulled wine?

Traditional mulled wine is made with alcohol such as red wine, white wine, or rum but there is also an alcohol free mulled wine that can be served to children as well.

Is non alcoholic mulled wine served hot or cold?

Non alcoholic mulled wine can be served both hot or cold but it is recommended to enjoy it hot to get a stronger taste experience. Plus it’s perfect to get you warm during winter time.

Can non alcoholic mulled wine be reheated?

Non alcoholic mulled wine can be reheated after cooling down. Just simmer it again in a pot or reheat it in a microwave.

Can non alcoholic mulled wine be made in advance?

Yes, non alcoholic mulled wine can be made in advance if there is no time to make it on the go. Just reheat it in the pot and you’ll get the same experience as if it was freshly made.

How long does non alcoholic mulled wine last?

Non alcoholic mulled wine lasts 5-6 days. Make sure to store it in an airtight container in the fridge.

Ingredients:

Juice – Make sure to choose a juice without added sugars. Depending on how sweet or sour  you want your mulled wine, you should choose your fruit juice. If mulled wine tastes too sour in the end, add some maple syrup.

Pomegranate juice, red grape juice, and apple juice altogether is a good combo – moderately sweet.

Red grape juice and cranberry juice work as well. If you like it more sour, add more cranberry juice.

Orange – Use orange slices or orange peels.They give extra taste and make it pretty for serving. If you don’t have a fresh orange, add 1/2 cup of orange juice instead. If you like it more sour, add a slice of lemon or lemon juice instead.

Cinnamon – I used a cinnamon stick but if you can’t find them, use cinnamon powder instead.

Clove – You can use clove pods or powdered cloves as well. I prefer clove pods.

Nutmeg – You can use powdered nutmeg or grate some yourself.

Step by step instructions

Step 1. Add all the ingredients into a pot.

Step 2. Simmer it on low heat for 30min – 1h to get a stronger taste.

Step 3. Serve hot. (with gingerbread cookies)

Recipe variations & optional add-ins 

Add-ins:

– Raisins, dried cranberries, nuts: They will absorb the mulled wine and will be a great snack after you’ve finished drinking.

– Star anise: If you want to make the flavor more special and licorice.

– Other mulled spices: Fresh ginger / cardamom pods if you want to add a slight peppery taste and make it more like gingerbread.

– Red wine: If you don’t want to make it alcohol free then substitute juice with your favorite wine or make it 50/50. Or if you just want to add a slight wine taste use non alcoholic red wine instead.

Variations:

– Juice: Red grape juice & cranberry juice