{"id":5274,"date":"2020-12-11T04:27:14","date_gmt":"2020-12-11T09:27:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wine365.com\/?p=5274"},"modified":"2022-12-01T10:14:00","modified_gmt":"2022-12-01T15:14:00","slug":"recipe-mulled-wine-port","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wine365.com\/stage\/recipe-mulled-wine-port\/","title":{"rendered":"Recipe for Mulled Wine with Port"},"content":{"rendered":"

People have been wrapping their cold hands around hot mugs of mulled wine for as long as we\u2019ve craved comfort drinks\u2014that is to say, for centuries. It is a beloved tradition that transcends countries, cultures, and even times like these when the holidays look a little different than normal<\/strong>. Whether you\u2019re cozy at home or sitting under a heat lamp in below-freezing temperatures, mulled wine will put a glow on your cheeks.<\/p>\n

What Is Mulled Wine?<\/h1>\n

The tradition of spicing and heating wine can be traced through the ages and across continents<\/strong>. It begins in ancient Greece with \u201chippocras,\u201d which was red or white wine steeped in a mixture of spices, sometimes warmed, and likely used as a fortifying sort of tonic or digestif. Ancient Romans played an important part in spreading their versions of mulled wine throughout Europe, and it took on various names and recipes over the centuries. Today, you can find gl\u00fchwein in Germany, vin brul\u00e9 in Italy, vin chaud in France, gl\u00f6gg in Sweden, and dozens of other variations around the world.<\/p>\n

As varied as the names for mulled wine around the globe are, they all have a few things in common<\/strong>: the wine is often fortified with a strong liquor, the spices are \u201cwarm\u201d like clove, cinnamon, and star anise, it may be citrusy, and it will definitely be sweetened\u2014and, everyone agrees it\u2019s the coziest holiday drink there is.<\/p>\n

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Mulled wine spices, star anise. Photo by Puno 3000<\/a>, Creative Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What kind of wine should you use?<\/h1>\n

To make mulled wine, opt for a fruity red that is not <\/em>the $60 Napa Cab on your shelf. The spices and sweetness will cover up nuances and complexities, so get something on the less expensive side that you nevertheless wouldn\u2019t mind drinking on its own. Check out what a reader asked Vino Joe for a more in-depth analysis here:<\/p>\n

What Wine Type For Mulled Wine?<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n

Below is a classic recipe. Adjust the ingredients according to taste or enjoy it just the way it is. A note: many recipes call for the addition of brandy, but the added spices and flavor of Port wine give it a delicious boost.<\/p>\n

Recipe for Mulled Wine<\/h2>\n
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Mulled wine. Photo by Hannah Pemberton, Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Ingredients:<\/h3>\n