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mulled wine in a clear mug with cranberries, cinnamon, and orange slices floating in it
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Traditional French Vin Chaud Mulled Wine

Traditional French Vin Chaud Mulled Wine Recipe - the most delicious, easy, and authentic Vin Chaud just like French Christmas Markets serve! 
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: French
Keyword: french drinks, french wine, mulled wine recipe, paris christmas market wine
Servings: 6
Calories: 155kcal
Author: Courtney ODell

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 standard 750ml bottles red wine*
  • 1 cup brandy or applejack
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • Half an orange sliced thin
  • 4 cardamom pods
  • 2 sticks of cinnamon
  • 4 star anise
  • 6 whole cloves
  • ½ cup cranberries optional

Instructions

  • In a large pot, combine all ingredients and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
  • Reduce heat immediately after boiling to low and let simmer slowly as you serve the wine.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

*use a good quality dry wine
I use orange juice in place of sugar in this recipe - you can alternatively swap it for 1/2 cup - 1 cup of granulated sugar if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Sodium: 6mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g