# Spiced Mulled Wine Mix

Recipe by [Tomás Herrera](https://fridge.menu/en/u/tomasherrera)

A warming spiced extract to stir into red wine for mulled wine, perfect for cold evenings.

Servings: 10 · Prep 20 min · Cook 30 min · Other

Vegan · Contains: nuts

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## Ingredients

- 1 pcs [Vanilla pod](https://fridge.menu/en/i/vanilla-pod)
- 200 g [Sugar](https://fridge.menu/en/i/sugar)
- 200 g [Muscovado sugar](https://fridge.menu/en/i/muscovado-sugar)
- 0.5 tsp [Nutmeg](https://fridge.menu/en/i/nutmeg) — finely grated
- 20 pcs [Cloves](https://fridge.menu/en/i/cloves)
- 4 pcs [Cinnamon sticks](https://fridge.menu/en/i/cinnamon-stick)
- 10 pcs [Cardamom pods](https://fridge.menu/en/i/cardamom) — seeds only
- 10 pcs [Black peppercorns](https://fridge.menu/en/i/black-pepper)
- 1 tsp [Allspice](https://fridge.menu/en/i/allspice)
- 5 pcs [Star anise](https://fridge.menu/en/i/star-anise)
- 1 pcs Liquorice root — optional, or add more if you like liquorice
- 25 g [Ginger](https://fridge.menu/en/i/ginger) — cut into thin strips
- 300 ml [Orange juice](https://fridge.menu/en/i/orange-juice) — freshly squeezed
- 1 pcs [Lemon](https://fridge.menu/en/i/lemon) — sliced with peel on
- 2 pcs [Orange](https://fridge.menu/en/i/orange) — sliced with peel on
- 100 ml Schnapps — optional
- 150 ml [Rum](https://fridge.menu/en/i/rum)
- 600 ml Port wine
- 200 ml [Red wine](https://fridge.menu/en/i/wine) — per glass, for serving
- 50 ml Mulled wine extract — the spiced extract made in this recipe, per 200 ml of wine, for serving
- 2 tbsp [Almonds](https://fridge.menu/en/i/almond) — chopped, for serving
- 3 tbsp [Raisins](https://fridge.menu/en/i/raisins) — soaked in rum, for serving

## Steps

1. Split the vanilla pod lengthways and scrape out the seeds. Mix the vanilla seeds with the sugar and the other dry spices in a pan with the orange juice. (5 min)
2. Stir well and heat slowly to a boil, until the sugar has dissolved. (10 min)
3. Boil for 5 minutes. (5 min)
4. Remove the pan from the heat.
5. Pour the spiced mixture with the citrus slices, schnapps, rum and port wine into large sterilised glass jars with lids, and leave to infuse in a cool room. (5 min)
6. Leave to infuse for 1–3 weeks, tasting and stirring occasionally if you like.
7. Strain the mulled wine extract first through a fine sieve, then through a clean cloth, to get a fully clear liquid. (10 min)
8. Store the extract in a clean, sterilised bottle in a cool, dark place.
9. To serve, heat 200 ml of red wine per glass until almost boiling.
10. Add 50 ml of the mulled wine extract for every 200 ml of red wine and pour into glasses.
11. Serve with chopped almonds and raisins soaked in rum. (2 min)

Published 2026-10-08

https://fridge.menu/en/r/mulled-wine-spice-mix-f5dd8ieb

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