Mulled wine is a classic staple in many households during the holidays. Mulled wine is a heated, spiced wine that has simmered with autumn’s biggest spice flavors! Mulled wine is perfect for large family gatherings during the holidays because it is SO easy to prepare and serves many in seconds! Mulled wine is essentially very similar to a red wine sangria, but heated!
Thanksgiving is certainly the best time to explore mulled wine, but can be enjoyed the entire winter season! Explore mulled wine with different flavors and additives to make it your own! Mulled wine is best served with red wine instead of white, but other than that, enjoy it how you would like!
Mulled wine has never been smoked before that I’ve seen, so this is definitely a first!! The cinnamon smoke dust adds a new layer of flavor that is not expected from mulled wine!
Smoked Mulled Wine
Equipment
- 1 Large Pot or Crock Pot
- Cocktail Smoker
- Butane Torch
Ingredients
Cocktail
- 2 bottles Red Wine of Choice
- 4 cups Apple Cider
- 1/4 cup Brandy
- 1/4 cup Honey
- 2 Oranges- Zest and Juice
- 4 Cinnamon Sticks
- 4 Star Anise whole
Garnish & Smoke
- 1 Cinnamon Stick
- 1 Orange Slice
- 1 pinch Cinnamon Smoke Dust
Instructions
Prep
- Either set a crock pot on medium or put large pot on the stove on medium. Add in all ingredients and let sit for about 15 minutes.2 bottles Red Wine of Choice, 4 cups Apple Cider, 1/4 cup Brandy, 1/4 cup Honey, 2 Oranges- Zest and Juice, 4 Cinnamon Sticks, 4 Star Anise whole
- Let simmer for about 30 minutes or until heated through. You don't want it to be piping hot, just warm enough to drink!
Smoke
- Ladle into glasses and smoke!1 pinch Cinnamon Smoke Dust
Garnish
- Add in a fresh orange slice and a cinnamon stick!1 Orange Slice, 1 Cinnamon Stick
