Mulled Merlot

Total Time
Prep: 10 min. Cook: 1 hour

Updated on Jun. 15, 2023

This mulled wine recipe is sure to warm up your holiday guests! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Test Kitchen Approved

Mulled Merlot

Yield: 9 servings
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 1 hour

Ingredients

  • 4 cinnamon sticks (3 inches each)
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 2 bottles (750 ml each) merlot
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup brandy
  • 1 medium orange, thinly sliced
  • Optional: Orange wedges and cinnamon sticks

Directions

  1. Place cinnamon sticks and cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag.
  2. In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine wine, sugar, orange juice, brandy and orange slices. Add spice bag. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour or until heated through. Discard spice bag and orange slices. Serve warm. If desired, garnish with orange wedges and additional cinnamon sticks.
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