The Best Mulled Wine Recipe (Warm Holiday Drink)

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Every year when I come home for Christmas, my mom makes a big pot of mulled wine. It's our little tradition. A bold red wine steeped with sugar, fruits and spices makes the house smell warm and welcoming. One mugful and I know I'm home for the holidays. I asked my mom if I could share her mulled wine recipe with you, because I really think everyone should enjoy it this holiday. To make mulled wine, you'll start with a bottle of a full-bodied red wine, like a cabernet or merlot. Psst Wish you were BFF with a sommelier? I've got a guide to red wine just for you! And I've also got one for white and rosé and sparkling wines — just in case. (That last one will totally come in handy for New Year's Eve!) If you're making a lot, you might buy two or three bottles, depending on how many guests you will have. One 750-ml bottle of wine has about six glasses in it. Most guests will drink two glasses of wine per hour. Math is not my forté, but I suggest you do some before you make mulled wine, and perhaps double, triple or quadruple the recipe! How awful would it be to run out?! The alcohol in this mulled wine will mostly cook out as you simmer the wine, so it won't be as potent as a regular glass of wine. The longer you cook it, the less alcohol there will be. But regardless, it will keep its distinct wine flavor, coupled with the flavors you steep in it. In this recipe, we use brown sugar, orange juice and lemon juice, plus cloves, cinnamon sticks and orange slices. My mom always sticks cloves into the skin of a whole orange for added flavor. Plus, it's just plain pretty. Feast + West will be taking a few days off for the holiday. Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, I wish you a restful weekend full of joy, love and gratitude. // susannah Click through for the Mulled Wine recipe!