Quick and Easy Mulled Wine Recipe for the Holidays

Mulled red wine, Hot toddies and Eggnog are all holiday traditions that doesn’t get nearly enough love in my opinion. I don’t understand why because mulled red wine is perfectly spiced, warms your belly, and is easy to make.

Let’s make mulled wine the star of the 2021 Holiday Season!

This simple and easy mulled wine crockpot recipe only takes a few minutes to make if that.  You literally throw everything into a crockpot, let it simmer and before you know it your taste buds is dancing and you will be fill with love. 

Mulled wine is a great alternative to hot toddies or coffee and kahula so this is what my family will be served this fall and winter at any gatherings I host. 

Mulled wine is inexpensive and easy to fix in no time at all.  I suggest using a cheap red wine, one that is fruity and full bodied.   First step in mulling wine is to toast the spices in a pan. 

Toasting spices intensifies their flavor, brings out the aromatic oils and adds complexity to their taste by layering in a warm, toasty flavor. It also makes your kitchen smell amazing!

The links in this post may be affiliate links.  That means that if you click them and make a purchase, this site makes a commission.  It will have no impact on the price you pay or the experience of your purchase.

Next add the toasted spices to the crockpot of wine, with a little bit of honey and apple cider  and let it simmer.

It’s just that simple! I also like to add lemon and orange slices to the crockpot and just a little Gran Gala which I used instead of Gran Marnier because it’s cheaper.

You could omit the Gran Gala and add it to each glass if you’d prefer but since everyone in my home loves any beverage that has a little-grown folks juice in it I add the Gran Gala to the pot.  Do not judge us!!

Now are ready to fill up your glass and snuggle by the fire

Who decided to warm up red wine and throw in a few spices for the fun of it? Europeans of course!

Mulled wine originated in the 2nd century. It was created by the Romans who would heat wine to defend their bodies against the cold winter. As the Romans conquered much of Europe throughout the next century, their love for mulled wine spread across their empire and the regions they traded with.

As its popularity continued to grow throughout the middle ages, Europeans would mix heated wine with spices because they believed it would keep them healthly.  They also use herbs as natural sweeteners to make the nasty warm wine taste better.

Over the next several decades, mulled wine had become phenomenon especially in the U.S. People now include everything from both red and white wines to sangria blends and port 

Simple Mulled wine recipes are now a Christmas tradition in most countries so try this receipe and hopefully you will love it just as much as my family does.  

Not quite ready for this super cozy drink? Try our red wine sangria recipe instead.

Have you made this recipe? Let me know how you liked it in the comments below.