Can I make this with apple cider instead of wine?

Yes. The recipe explicitly works with either dry red wine or apple cider, so cider is a straightforward non-alcoholic option if you also omit the brandy.

Do I have to use a muslin bag for the spices?

It helps a lot because it makes the spices easy to remove. If you don’t have one, you can simmer the spices loose and then strain the drink through a fine sieve.

How long should I simmer mulled wine?

Simmer it gently for at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours. Taste as you go and stop when the spice level is where you want it.

Can I make it ahead of time?

Yes. You can make it ahead, chill it after straining, and reheat gently before serving. Keep the heat low so the wine doesn’t boil and lose aroma.

What can I use instead of the brandy?

The brandy is optional, so you can leave it out entirely. If you want a little extra depth without alcohol, just increase the cider or wine slightly and rely on the spices and dried fruit.

What should I serve with it?

Serve it warm with extra citrus slices and a cinnamon stick garnish. It’s especially good for holiday gatherings and winter parties.

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Mulled Wine with Vanilla

Name: Mulled Wine with Vanilla
Yield: 8-10 cups
Ingredients: 2 750 ml bottles dry red wine or apple cider, nothing expensive needed for this recipe; The Spice House Mulling Spices (3-4 tablespoons); 1 orange, sliced into rounds; The Spice House Madagascar Vanilla Beans (1); 1 cup dried fruit (raisins, dried cranberries, dates, figs, prunes); 1/2 cup ½ cup brandy (optional); Optoional Garnish, extra orange slices; The Spice House Korintje Cassia Cinnamon Sticks (Optoional Garnish,)

Nothing sets the holiday mood like a batch of mulled wine. Warmer and cozier than any flannel, mulled wine or cider needs good spices. Mulling Spices are hand-selected, of the highest quality, and are exactly what you need to get the party started.

Yield: 8-10 cups

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Ingredients

2 750 ml bottles dry red wine or apple cider, nothing expensive needed for this recipe
3-4 tablespoons Mulling Spices
1 orange, sliced into rounds
1 vanilla bean
1 cup dried fruit (raisins, dried cranberries, dates, figs, prunes)
1/2 cup ½ cup brandy (optional)
Optoional Garnish, extra orange slices
Optoional Garnish, Cinnamon Sticks

Preparation Instructions:

Place the Mulling Spices in a muslin bag.

Add wine or cider, Mulling Spices, orange slices, vanilla bean, dried fruit and brandy to a stock pot or slow-cooker.

Turn burner to very low heat and gently simmer for at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours before serving.

Taste frequently. Once you've hit the desired level of spice, sieve the Mulling Spices, orange slices, vanilla bean, dried fruit out of the mixture.

Serve mulled wine with fresh slices of your favorite citrus fruits and a cinnamon stick.

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