Printable Recipe: Mulled Wine Recipe

Mulled Wine

Okay, mulled with might not be one of the most traditional Halloween recipes you'll ever come across, but it's one of the most fun to make and drink. It's autumn-y, it's warming, it's spicy, and it's, well, intoxicating. A great addition to your Halloween potato feast.

Want to get your traditional Halloween menu prepared ahead of time? Make your mulled wine in a crockpot and keep it on low until the guests arrive. Serves 4.

Want to make this a kid's Halloween recipe for the kiddos at your party? Skip the sugar and replace the wine with the same amount of apple cider. Or, even better, make an adult batch and a kiddie batch.

Ingredients:
1/2 C. water
1/2 C. granulated sugar
2 cloves
2 cinnamon sticks
1 orange, peel and juice
1 bottle (750 mL) dry red wine

Instructions: 1. in a pot (or crockpot) combine the water, sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and orange juice.

2. Simmer 2-3 minutes.

3. Add the orange peel and wine.

4. Let sit warming over low heat at least 30 minutes before serving.

5. Don't allow it to boil or you'll cook the alcohol away.

6. Serve in warm mugs, garnished with a cinnamon stick, if desired.