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Two clear mugs of orange-hued drink garnished with orange slices, cinnamon sticks, and star anise, with an orange, pot, and ladle in the background.
Kristen Stevens

Mulled White Wine (lightly sweetened with honey)

A white mulled wine made with white wine, honey, orange, cinnamon, cloves, star anise, ginger, and peppercorns. Warm, fragrant, and gently spiced.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bottle medium-bodied white wine
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ¼ cup brandy optional
  • ½ teaspoon EACH: whole cloves and whole peppercorns
  • 1 naval orange sliced
  • 4 slices fresh ginger
  • 4 whole star anise
  • 4 5-inch cinnamon sticks plus more to garnish

Method
 

  1. Combine all of the ingredients in a medium-sized pot.
    1 bottle medium-bodied white wine, ¼ cup honey, ¼ cup brandy, ½ teaspoon EACH: whole cloves and whole peppercorns, 1 naval orange, 4 whole star anise, 4 5-inch cinnamon sticks, 4 slices fresh ginger
    A white pot filled with sliced oranges, cinnamon sticks, star anise, and cloves floating in liquid on a marble surface.
  2. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and very gently simmer for 20 minutes.
    Four orange slices float in a pot of simmering liquid with visible spices, likely being prepared for a beverage or culinary use.
  3. To serve, strain the mulled white wine into mugs and, if you'd like, garnish with a cinnamon stick. NOTE: You can keep the mulled wine warm on the element on the very lowest setting for up to 3 hours.
    A glass mug filled with a warm orange-colored beverage, garnished with orange slices, a cinnamon stick, and a star anise on a white surface.

Notes

Mulled white wine works best with medium-bodied white wines. A few to try are:
  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Gris/Grigio
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Riesling
  • Viognier
  • Pinot Blanc
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