Mulled wine is a great warming drink. A classic mulled wine recipe certainly contains red wine, but not everyone can afford a heady cocktail. Therefore, non-alcoholic mulled wine, the recipe for which you will certainly receive, is an excellent opportunity to appreciate the full taste of the drink.
General rules for preparing mulled wine
Regardless of what constitutes the basis of the drink - juice or wine - it is necessary to adhere to recommendations that have been proven over the years.
Dishes
When preparing the drink, it is best to avoid using aluminum pans or ladles, since the taste of the drink suffers significantly from this.
Preparing the drink
The most important rule is that the base of the drink should never boil. If you have the opportunity to control the heating of the liquid, then make sure that the indicator does not exceed +70.
In cases where this is not possible, you must rely solely on your vision. Both wine and juices are heated over low heat. As soon as the foam that appears from the surface begins to disappear, immediately remove the container from the heat. Under no circumstances should one allow the mass appearance of small bubbles, much less boiling of the liquid. If this happens, then you can safely pour out the contents of the pan. You will never taste real mulled wine again.
Professionals advise preparing non-alcoholic mulled wine at home in two stages.
- First, plain water is poured into the pan where the drink will be prepared. Its volume is approximately ¼ of the total amount of juice or wine. All the spices required for the recipe are immediately added to it. Then the liquid is brought to a boil.
- After the water boils for a couple of minutes, add the prescribed amount of sugar or honey and stir until the latter are completely dissolved. After this, the mulled wine base is poured in.
Spices and fruits
When it comes to spices, don’t go overboard. To obtain a flavorful drink, 3-5 components are enough. For example, cinnamon, ginger, cloves or cinnamon, saffron, nutmeg, coriander and black pepper go well together.
During the preparation process, try not to use ground additives, as the powder makes the drink cloudy. And for mulled wine, transparency and color are very important.
Quite often, medicinal herbs such as mint and thyme are also added to the drink. For preventive purposes, add a little ginger to mulled wine.
It is best to take fresh fruits for mulled wine. On the shelves of any supermarket you will find everything you need.
And now the promised recipes.
Non-alcoholic mulled wine with cherry juice
Cherry mulled wine includes the following components:
- cherry juice (500 ml);
- water (500ml);
- loose leaf black tea (2 teaspoons);
- lemon (3 pieces);
- cinnamon (stick);
- anise (star);
- cloves (2 pieces);
- ginger (10 grams);
- dried apricots (5 berries);
- prunes (7 berries);
- sugar (100 grams); honey.
How to make non-alcoholic mulled wine? It's quite simple. First, brew the tea leaves and leave to steep for about 5 minutes. At this time, wash the dried apricots and prunes. Strain the infused tea and pour it into a saucepan. Add sugar, chopped ginger and other ingredients to the drink. Stir the drink, after the sugar has dissolved, pour in the juice. Place the cherry non-alcoholic mulled wine on the fire and heat it up, not allowing the drink to boil.
With ginger
You will need a set of the following components:
- ready-made tea "Hibiscus" (liter);
- cinnamon (2 sticks);
- freshly grated ginger (half a teaspoon);
- cloves (3 umbrellas);
This drink is great for colds. It can also act as an excellent antipyretic.
On grape juice with orange
Here is a recipe for mulled wine with orange. You will need the following components:
- grape juice (liter);
- water (glass);
- apple (half);
- orange (2 mugs);
- lemon (slice);
- cloves (5 pieces);
- allspice (5 peas);
- grated ginger (on the tip of a knife);
- raisins (2 tablespoons);
We dilute all the spices in water and put the saucepan on the fire. After the liquid boils for a couple of minutes, add juice. Add slices of orange, lemon and chopped apple. Put the saucepan back on the fire and heat it up, not allowing the drink to boil. Sweeten with honey to your taste and leave for about 10 minutes for the drink to infuse.
And another recipe for mulled wine with orange. You will need:
- grape juice (liter);
- pear;
- orange;
- lemon (half a fruit);
- allspice (5 peas);
- cardamom (2 boxes);
- cloves (2 buds);
- star anise (star).
Let's start cooking. Pear and citrus fruits must be cut into small pieces. Place everything in a saucepan, adding spices. Then fill everything with juice and place the container on low heat. Gently heat the non-alcoholic mulled wine without bringing it to a boil. Add honey to the finished drink, sweetening the drink to taste.
Cherry with orange juice
You will need:
- cherry juice (liter);
- orange juice (200 ml);
- ginger (pinch);
- cinnamon (2 sticks);
- cloves (2 umbrellas);
- sugar.
The drink not only has an excellent taste, it is also beneficial for the human body. Mulled wine prepared according to this recipe has antipyretic properties and also strengthens the body's immune defense.
On apple juice
Apple juice also makes wonderful non-alcoholic mulled wine. The recipe for making the drink is as follows. You will need:
- apple juice (liter);
- water (100 ml);
- orange zest (2 tablespoons);
- lemon zest (2 tablespoons);
- cinnamon (5 sticks);
- cloves (3 stars);
- nutmeg;
- cardamom;
- honey or sugar.
Combine juice and water. Add all available spices and zest. Place the container with the juice on low heat and heat it without bringing it to a boil. Then we leave the drink under the lid so that the aroma of fruits and spices is transferred to the juice. Strain the mulled wine and sweeten if necessary.
Mulled wine with cardamom
Cardamom is quite difficult to get, but if you can, be sure to prepare mulled wine with this seasoning.
You will need:
- grape juice (liter);
- plum juice (200 ml);
- ground cardamom (1/3 spoon);
- star anise (2 stars);
- carnations (6 bunches);
- cinnamon (1/3 spoon);
- ginger;
- nutmeg (on the tip of a knife);
- lemon.
In a separate cup, mix all the seasonings. Pour the juice into a saucepan and heat, but do not allow it to boil. Remove from heat and add seasoning mixture. Leave to infuse, covered, for about 15 minutes. During this time, the seasonings will give most of their aroma to the drink. Lemon can be replaced with an apple. If desired, the drink can be sweetened using sugar or honey.
As you can see, making non-alcoholic mulled wine at home is very easy.
Serving mulled wine
There is a long-established tradition here, according to which it is customary to serve mulled wine in heavy glass glasses. But in the absence of the latter, clay mugs are perfect for this role. Of course, the drink looks more noble in glass, but what is important is not the design itself, but the essence of the content. Therefore, ordinary porcelain cups are also suitable for hot mulled wine.
Quite often, when served in cafes, drink mugs are decorated with a sugar rim. And an additional piece of orange or lemon is placed in the glass itself.
Regular mulled wine is made by adding spices and fruits to wine (usually red) that has been heated but not brought to a boil. If drinking alcoholic beverages is undesirable for some reason, you can prepare non-alcoholic mulled wine according to one of the proposed recipes, replacing the wine with juice: grape, apple or cherry. The result is a fragrant, warming drink that is suitable even for children.
General tips. It is advisable to use fresh homemade or canned juice, but if you don’t have your own supplies, store-bought juice will do. If you don’t like any of the spices or herbs, you don’t have to add them. Cloves and cinnamon are considered “signature”, that is, those that form a characteristic taste and aroma. Stores sell ready-made sets of spices for regular mulled wine, which are also suitable for non-alcoholic wine.
Never bring the juice to a boil (heat no higher than 70-75°C), otherwise the taste will turn out “cooked”. Sweeten the drink to taste with sugar or honey after preparing and pouring into cups or glasses, since not everyone likes sweet mulled wine. Reheating is possible, but not advisable, as some of the flavor will be lost. Pre-soak store-bought fruits and citrus fruits for 3-5 minutes in warm water to remove the preservative that has been used on the surface of the fruit to increase shelf life.
Classic non-alcoholic mulled wine made with grape juice
Thanks to the grape juice, this option tastes closest to traditional wine-based mulled wine recipes. The drink lowers cholesterol, restores the nervous system and improves immunity.
Ingredients:
- dark grape juice – 1 liter;
- cloves – 4 pods;
- star anise - 2 stars;
- ginger root - a third or half a teaspoon of ground;
- ground cinnamon - a quarter teaspoon;
- nutmeg - on the tip of a knife;
- lemon – 1 piece.
1. Mix all seasonings in a deep bowl.
2. Heat grape juice in a non-metallic saucepan. Turn off the heat when the first bubbles appear, do not bring to a boil.
3. Wash the lemon in hot water, cut it with the peel into 6-8 pieces, remove the seeds.
4. Add seasonings and lemon to the hot juice. Stir and cover with a lid.
5. Before serving, leave the grape mulled wine for 25-30 minutes. Drink hot or warm.
Non-alcoholic mulled wine made from apple juice
Children really like this version of the drink because of its mild taste and pleasant citrus aroma. Apple juice also promotes digestion and normalizes the functioning of the cardiovascular system.
Ingredients:
- apple juice – 1 liter;
- water – 100 ml;
- grated lemon zest - 2 tablespoons;
- grated orange zest - 2 tablespoons;
- raisins – 2 tablespoons;
- apple – half of the fruit;
- cinnamon – 2 sticks;
- cloves – 3 buds;
- allspice – 4 peas;
- grated nutmeg - on the tip of a knife;
- ground ginger – 1 whisper;
- sugar - to taste.
Initially, the apple mulled wine turns out to be light; to color the drink, at the second stage you can add 2-3 tablespoons of cherry or currant jam.
1. Pour water and juice into a two-liter (or larger) enamel pan. Place on low heat. Cut half an apple (without core and seeds) into 6 parts.
2. Add the remaining ingredients to the heated juice. When the first small bubbles appear, remove the pan from the heat.
3. Cover with a lid and let steep for 15-20 minutes.
4. Before serving, it is advisable to strain the drink through cheesecloth.
Simple non-alcoholic mulled wine with tea
In fact, it turns out to be black tea with juice and spices.
Ingredients:
- strong black tea – 0.5 liters;
- cherry juice – 150 ml;
- apple juice – 150 ml;
- cloves – 2 buds;
- cinnamon – 1 stick;
- lemon - a few slices (optional).
1. Strain the brewed tea from the tea leaves and cool to room temperature.
2. Mix tea, cherry and apple juices in a saucepan. Add cloves and cinnamon.
3. Heat over low heat, remove the saucepan from the stove.
4. Strain the finished mulled tea through a strainer or cheesecloth, then pour into cups. You can add a slice of lemon. Serve immediately hot.
Non-alcoholic cherry mulled wine
The drink is memorable for its piquant, slightly sour taste and pleasant cherry aroma. This mulled wine is useful for colds, since cherry juice is an excellent antiseptic and antipyretic.
Ingredients:
- cherry juice – 1 liter;
- orange juice – 200 ml;
- cinnamon – 2 sticks;
- ground ginger - on the tip of a knife;
- cloves - 2 sticks.
1. Mix all ingredients in a saucepan and heat until the first bubbles appear.
2. Remove the drink from the stove, cover with a lid, leave for 5-10 minutes, then pour into glasses or cups.
Non-alcoholic fruit mulled wine
Variations can be any; traditional fruits for mulled wine are: lemons, oranges, tangerines, grapes, apples, cherries, currants, peaches and plums.
Ingredients:
- grape juice – 1 liter;
- orange - 1 piece;
- apple - 1 piece;
- lemon – half a fruit;
- grapes – 15-20 berries;
- any other fruits - to taste;
- cloves – 3 buds;
- ground cinnamon – 1 pinch;
- ground nutmeg - 1 pinch.
1. Wash the orange, apple and lemon, cut into thin slices along with the peel, remove the seeds (also the core from the apple).
2. Mix all ingredients in a suitable saucepan. Heat over low heat until the first bubbles appear.
3. Cover with a lid and leave for 20 minutes. Can be strained or served with fruit.
Autumn, winter and even early spring often cause us trouble in the form of cold and dank dampness. This is felt especially acutely on cloudy days, poor in sunlight. You can warm up at such a time in different ways: coffee, tea, even alcoholic drinks if necessary. But we invite you to master the art of preparing a great drink - non-alcoholic mulled wine. We hope that from all the variety of recipes you will find an option to your liking.
What is mulled wine
It turns out that this drink has been known since ancient times and came to us from the valleys of Central Europe, rich in vineyards. Mulled wine is based on hot wine, from which the name comes (the German “glühender Wein” literally translates as “flaming wine”). The special taste and aroma of mulled wine is achieved using various natural additives.
Non-alcoholic mulled wine is not only tasty, but also an incredibly healthy drink.
Traditionally, red grape wine is used for mulled wine. When heated, it has a beneficial effect on the body, its overall tone, and copes well with the treatment and prevention of colds. And various additives not only make the drink even tastier, but can also enhance its beneficial properties.
But alcohol, even in small doses, is prohibited for some people (children, pregnant women). It’s good that there are many recipes for non-alcoholic mulled wine. Its taste is no different from the traditional one, despite the fact that it does not contain red wine.
Ingredients and cooking details
To prepare non-alcoholic mulled wine, the following juices are usually used instead of wine:
- grape;
- apple (often mixed with currant);
- pomegranate;
- cherry;
- cranberry.
Hibiscus, an infusion of Sudanese rose flowers, is often used as a base for mulled wine.
In addition, pieces of various fruits and, most importantly, spicy spices are added to the drink. This is how the predecessor of mulled wine was prepared in the Ancient Roman Empire. In those days, seasonings and spices were rare and very expensive, so only wealthy people could afford warm, spicy wine.
Honey, cloves, vanilla, anise, cinnamon, cardamom, star anise, nutmeg - this is an incomplete list of what will help you make mulled wine even tastier and more aromatic.
A mixture of spicy spices - the soul of non-alcoholic mulled wine
To prepare this drink correctly and not lose all its excellent qualities, you need to follow some rules. Believe me, they were not pulled out of thin air, but identified and polished by centuries of experience, supported by theory and approved by practice.
- Do not use aluminum containers to prepare mulled wine. The drink will greatly lose both in taste and quality.
- Heat the ingredients over very low heat. The temperature should be uniform. The drink can be considered spoiled if it begins to boil and bubble.
- The temperature of mulled wine during cooking should not exceed 70 degrees, that is, you cannot bring the drink to a boil! Carefully monitor the surface of the liquid: first, foam will appear on it due to heating, and as soon as it begins to disappear, remove the container with mulled wine from the heat.
- Use only fresh fruit to add to mulled wine.
- It is not advisable to put finely ground spices into mulled wine. They will dissolve well, which will cause difficulties when filtering the drink; in addition, the taste may become oversaturated. It’s better to add a whole cinnamon stick, a clove bud, an anise seed, and so on.
Note! Using different fruits and spices lets your imagination run wild. You are not at all obliged to strictly adhere to the recipe and the number of products in it: by changing the composition, adding something new, you can create mulled wine with a unique, exclusive taste.
It is recommended to prepare mulled wine at home in two stages. First, water is poured into the bowl, ¼ of the total amount of juice used. Then add all the spices and additives to the water, bring to a boil, cook for a couple of minutes and remove from the heat. The next step is adding honey or sugar until completely dissolved and pouring in the juice.
This method fully reveals the aroma of spices and fruits, allows you to completely dissolve the sugar and prevent the drink from overheating. The simplified method will take less time, but will require special attention from you.
Recipes for making mulled wine at home
As always, there are many such recipes; the composition, taste, and method of preparation may depend on the country, region, time of year, and even the personal preferences of the housewife. We have tried to collect for you the simplest and most detailed recipes that are easy to follow, even if this is your first time making mulled wine.
Classic drink made from grape juice with orange
A wonderful recipe, very interesting to prepare. Take the following products:
By the way, it is cardamom, and not cinnamon, that is considered an essential component of mulled wine. It will be just great if you find it not ground, but whole, in the form of seeds.
In addition, if you wish, you can use anise, dried ginger, raisins and the zest of any citrus fruits.
- Stick half an orange in several places with clove buds. If they are sharp, cut the skin of the fruit with a knife to avoid cutting your fingers. Place half an orange in a saucepan, add lemon and all the spices.
Stick clove buds into an orange
- Pour juice over the entire contents of the pan. Don't forget that it must be 100% natural.
Pour natural grape juice over all ingredients
- Place the pan on a quiet fire and, without being distracted by other matters, heat the mulled wine. As soon as the broth makes a slight noise, immediately remove it from the stove before it boils!
Heat the mulled wine, but do not bring it to a boil.
Let the finished mulled wine sit for a couple of minutes, after which you can strain it, pour it into a decanter and serve. Or pour it into a thermos, and go outside - ski and sculpt snowmen, because now you are not afraid of frost!
Video about preparing classic non-alcoholic mulled wine
Orange mulled wine
Very easy to prepare recipe. By the way, this mulled wine can also be used to make ice cream for the kids! This is how ice and fire come together, just like the classics: kids with ice cream, adults with hot, scalding mulled wine.
You will need:
- 1 liter of orange juice;
- 2 star anise;
- 2 clove buds;
- 2 tablespoons ginger;
- 1 teaspoon cardamom seeds;
- 4 cinnamon sticks.
- If you want, you can dilute orange juice, for example, with apple and grape juice in a ratio of 400 X 300 X 300 milliliters. It will even be easier for you to make your own juice from fruits rather than buying it at the store.
- Place all the spices on a separate plate so that you have them on hand at the right time.
Prepare all the spices
- Pour the juice into the pan, heat it to 70–80 degrees, be sure to skim off the foam.
Heat the juice in a saucepan without bringing it to a boil
- Place the spices in a thermos and pour hot juice into it. Screw on the lid and leave to steep for 15 minutes.
Pour hot spice juice into a thermos
- If there is any excess mulled wine left, strain it and pour it into ice cream molds. You can add a piece of orange to each cavity.
Serve mulled wine in beautiful glasses
Apple
Mulled wine with apple juice brings back warm August evenings, filled with the last warmth of the passing summer.
For the drink you will need:
- ½ glass of water;
- 4 glasses of apple juice;
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest (grated), the same amount of orange zest;
- 3 tablespoons sugar;
- 2 tablespoons raisins;
- ½ medium sized apple;
- 2 cinnamon sticks;
- 4 allspice peas;
- 3 buds of cloves;
- 1 pinch of ground cardamom;
- 1 pinch of dry ground ginger;
- 1 pinch of grated nutmeg.
From pomegranate juice
In addition to pomegranate juice, add citrus fruits and spices to mulled wine
Everyone knows the beneficial properties of pomegranate and its invaluable assistance to the body. Mulled wine with pomegranate juice will not only warm you up on cold evenings, but also improve your body health. For a simple non-alcoholic pomegranate mulled wine you will need:
- 2 large pomegranates;
- 1 orange;
- 1 cinnamon stick;
- 3 buds of cloves;
- 3 teaspoons honey;
- zest of half an orange;
- a pinch of grated nutmeg on the tip of a knife
You can prepare another type of pomegranate mulled wine with a spicy taste. It will require:
- 1 liter of pomegranate juice;
- 1 glass of water;
- 1 tangerine;
- 2 cinnamon sticks;
- 3 buds of cloves;
- 3 tablespoons honey;
- 5 cardamom grains;
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger;
- 1 pinch of grated nutmeg.
Video recipe for a pomegranate juice drink
Cherry juice drink
Everyone loves the bright taste of cherries, and the rich ruby color of its juice can warm you up like a fire in the fireplace! Be sure to prepare mulled wine based on cherry juice.
For it you will need:
- 800 ml cherry juice;
- 3 teaspoons honey;
- 10 g fresh ginger;
- 32 star anise;
- 4 clove buds;
- 2 cinnamon sticks;
- zest of ½ orange, finely chopped.
- Pour the cherry juice into a saucepan with thick walls, place over low heat and heat without bringing to a boil.
Pour cherry juice into a saucepan and heat over low heat
- Prepare all the seasonings, peel and chop the ginger, grate the orange zest. Pour all the ingredients into the cherry juice, cover the pan with a lid and leave for 15 minutes so that the mulled wine infuses well.
Add zest and spices to juice
- After this, all that remains is to strain the drink and pour it into glasses. Enjoy!
Strain the finished mulled wine so that the spices do not interfere with enjoying the taste
From cranberry juice
Some compare this mulled wine with the old Russian sbiten. I don’t argue, the taste and effect on the body are a little similar. But unlike sbiten, which will take you a whole day and a lot of specific products, mulled wine will require about half an hour of time and seasonings that are already familiar to us.
You will need:
- 2 cups fresh cranberries;
- ½ lemon;
- 3 tablespoons honey;
- 2 cinnamon sticks;
- 5 buds of cloves;
- 1 piece of fresh ginger root;
- juice and zest of ½ orange.
- Wash the cranberries, place them in a tall saucepan and crush them with any press, such as a potato masher. Pour 1 liter of hot water, but not boiling water. Place the pan with the contents on low heat. Add the remaining ingredients one by one.
Wash the cranberries well and mash them
- Heat the mulled wine, stirring constantly. Do not forget that boiling should not be allowed under any circumstances. 10 minutes are enough for the liquid to heat up to the desired temperature. Remove the pan from the stove, cover, wrap with a towel and leave for another 5-10 minutes.
After adding all the ingredients and seasonings, heat the drink without bringing it to a boil.
- Strain the finished mulled wine to remove hard particles of fruit and spices. Add honey to the drink, pour into glasses and serve to your guests.
Serve mulled wine in tall glasses
Video recipe for non-alcoholic mulled wine made from cranberry juice
Tea mulled wine
Try combining everyone's favorite tea with mulled wine. This drink will really warm you up and invigorate you in the cold!
You will need:
- 1 liter of strong tea;
- 300 ml grape juice;
- 300 ml clear apple juice;
- 200 ml sugar or honey;
- 5 g ginger root;
- 1 cinnamon stick;
- 4 buds of cloves.
- Brew strong tea in the same way as you usually do. Be sure to strain so that there are no floating tea leaves left in the liquid.
Brew tea as you usually do
- In a deep enamel bowl, mix juices, spices and sugar. Pour strong tea leaves over everything and mix very well.
Mix juices and tea leaves, add spices and heat to the required temperature
- Cover with a lid and place the drink on low heat. Heat without bringing to a boil.
- Serve mulled wine with your favorite sweets.
mulled wine goes well with any sweets
Video about preparing a tea drink
On the hibiscus
As you know, hibiscus is not only tasty, but also a very healthy drink, which is recommended for the treatment and prevention of colds and improving metabolism. Sudanese rose helps with weight loss. Did you know that it is considered an aphrodisiac? It’s simply a sin not to take advantage of this opportunity - to prepare hot and tart mulled wine from hibiscus for your loved one.
Real non-alcoholic mulled wine is a tasty, healthy and original drink for the whole family. It will warm you up on a cool evening, protect you from colds and create a magical atmosphere of home comfort. This aromatic drink with spices and natural juice will be an excellent alternative to tea, compote or punch. It can be prepared in literally 15-20 minutes, and knowledge of the basic processes will allow you to improvise with the ingredients.
What is non-alcoholic mulled wine
It is a non-alcoholic mulled wine, a warming, sweetish drink with fruit, honey and a lot of spices. It is drunk hot to prevent colds, increase immunity, and improve mood. Unlike traditional mulled wine, its basis is not dry red wine, but tea or juice. This drink can be consumed by children, as well as people for whom alcohol is strictly contraindicated.
Ingredients
The color, taste, aroma and properties of the finished drink depend on its composition. In almost every recipe, you can deviate a little from the rules, give free rein to your imagination and use your favorite honey, spices, fruits, and aromatic herbs. The main thing is to maintain the correct proportions and follow the cooking technology. Delicious mulled wine without alcohol is made from the following ingredients:
- juice or tea;
- water;
- fruits;
- sugar or honey;
- spices (cardamom, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, pepper, vanilla, star anise, cinnamon, etc.).
How to make non-alcoholic mulled wine
The method for preparing non-alcoholic mulled wine is very simple. The ingredients are combined in a deep container, for example, a saucepan or stewpan. The mixture is heated, left covered for 10-15 minutes, filtered and served in thick glass glasses. Everything matters - dishes, temperature, consistency, knowledge of some culinary tricks and rules:
- Mulled wine is not boiled, but heated to 70 ° C over low heat.
- You cannot cook in aluminum cookware - it promotes the oxidation of individual components.
- Sweeteners (sugar, honey) must be completely dissolved.
- Honey is heated to a temperature no higher than 50 °C so that it does not lose its beneficial properties.
- Seasonings cannot be ground to a powder, otherwise they will clog the taste, grate on the teeth, and make the filtering process difficult.
Recipe for non-alcoholic mulled wine at home
The quality of homemade non-alcoholic mulled wine depends on many nuances. Drinks prepared from the same set of products, but using different technologies, can turn out either inexpressive or spicy, with a distinct note of each spice. The challenge is finding the right recipe and finding the perfect combination of spices.
Classic with grape and orange juice
- Time: 25 min.
- Number of servings: 8 persons.
- Cuisine: international.
- Difficulty: easy.
Non-alcoholic mulled wine with grape and orange juice is a “vitamin bomb” with a minimum amount of calories. You can use any juice - freshly squeezed homemade or purchased in a store. Nectars and fruit drinks are not suitable. If desired, young honey is replaced with granulated sugar, and orange slices or sweet and sour apples are added instead of lemon.
Ingredients:
- grape juice – 1.8 l;
- orange juice – 560 ml;
- lemon – 1 pc.;
- star anise - to taste;
- ginger (root) – 85 g;
- cardamom – 0.5 tsp;
- cloves – 12 pcs.;
- cinnamon – 0.5 tsp;
- honey – 35 g;
Cooking method:
- Mix juices in a saucepan.
- Heat to 70°C.
- Remove from heat.
- Add spices, grated ginger root, honey, sliced lemon.
- Strain.
Orange
- Time: 30 min.
- Number of servings: 7 persons.
- Calorie content of the dish: 70 kcal per 100 g.
- Purpose: non-alcoholic drink.
- Cuisine: international.
- Difficulty: easy.
Warming orange mulled wine can be prepared for New Year, Christmas and other holidays, when it is especially important to spend time with your family. It is made from large citrus fruits and aromatic, rich juice - pomegranate-grape, cherry or currant. The strength of black tea can be easily adjusted by adding a little more or less boiling water.
Ingredients:
- orange – 2 pcs.;
- black tea – 15 g;
- pomegranate juice – 960 ml;
- water – 310 ml;
- sugar – 85 g;
- cinnamon - to taste;
- cardamom (grains) – 14 pcs.;
- ground ginger – 0.5 tsp;
- cloves – 16 pcs.;
- star anise - to taste.
Cooking method:
- Boil water in a saucepan and brew tea.
- Add spices, juice, sliced oranges.
- Remove from heat.
- Add sugar and mix.
- Cover with a lid and leave for 15 minutes.
- Strain.
Cherry
- Time: 15 min.
- Number of servings: 5 persons.
- Calorie content of the dish: 45 kcal per 100 g.
- Purpose: non-alcoholic drink.
- Cuisine: international.
- Difficulty: easy.
Mulled wine made from cherry juice has a luxurious ruby color, in no way inferior to a traditional red wine drink. Fresh cherry reduces the risk of diabetes, has a beneficial effect on the walls of blood vessels, and promotes the excretion of bile. The most available spices are added to it - a couple of clove buds, 1-2 cinnamon sticks, a little ginger.
Ingredients:
- cherry juice – 990 ml;
- orange juice – 190 ml;
- cloves – 2 pcs.;
- cinnamon - to taste;
- ground ginger - on the tip of a knife.
Cooking method:
- Mix all ingredients in a saucepan.
- Heat without bringing to a boil.
- Remove from heat.
- Strain.
Apple
- Time: 20 min.
- Number of servings: 5 persons.
- Calorie content of the dish: 40 kcal per 100 g.
- Purpose: non-alcoholic drink.
- Cuisine: international.
- Difficulty: easy.
Before pouring delicious mulled wine from juice into glass glasses and mugs, you can decorate them with granulated sugar. Rub the edges of the dish with a slice of lime, lemon or orange, pressing lightly to release the juice, and then immerse it in a container with sugar. Mulled wine is poured in a thin stream or using a ladle so as not to damage the sweet edible decor.
Ingredients:
- apple juice – 990 ml;
- orange – 1 pc.;
- water – 75 ml;
- lemon zest – 65 g;
- cloves – 3 pcs.;
- cinnamon - to taste;
- nutmeg - to taste;
- cardamom – 10 g.
Cooking method:
- Cut the orange into slices.
- Heat without bringing to a boil.
- Remove from heat.
- Cover with a lid and leave for 15 minutes.
- Strain.
Cranberry
- Time: 20 minutes.
- Number of servings: 5 persons.
- Calorie content of the dish: 50 kcal per 100 g.
- Purpose: non-alcoholic drink.
- Cuisine: international.
- Difficulty: easy.
Healthy cranberry juice contains phenol, making it an excellent natural antibiotic. Its acidity is softened by pieces of aromatic tangerine, but if desired, you can add a little honey or sugar to the mulled wine. If the taste of the drink still turns out to be too concentrated, mix it with a small amount of water or fresh apple juice.
Ingredients:
- cranberry juice – 1.1 l;
- tangerine – 1 pc.;
- cloves – 7 pcs.;
- cinnamon - to taste;
- nutmeg - a pinch.
Cooking method:
- Cut tangerines into slices.
- Combine all ingredients in a saucepan.
- Cook for 7 minutes, without bringing to a boil.
- Remove from heat.
- Cover with a lid and leave for 10 minutes.
- Strain.
Fruit
- Time: 25 minutes.
- Number of servings: 4 persons.
- Calorie content of the dish: 55 kcal per 100 g.
- Purpose: non-alcoholic drink.
- Cuisine: international.
- Difficulty: easy.
To prepare non-alcoholic mulled wine, you can use your favorite spices, seasonal fruits, and fresh berries. During the cooking process, it is important to prevent overheating of the ingredients in order to preserve all vitamins and minerals. Fragrant, slightly softened pieces of fruit are distributed into glasses with a hot drink to make the presentation spectacular.
Ingredients:
- grape juice – 1.1 l;
- grapes (berries) – 15 pcs.;
- apple – 1 pc.;
- orange – 1 pc.;
- lemon – 0.5 pcs.;
- cloves – 3 pcs.;
- cinnamon - to taste;
- nutmeg - a pinch.
Cooking method:
- Cut the fruit into slices, remove the seeds.
- Combine all ingredients in a saucepan.
- Heat to 75°C.
- Remove from heat.
- Cover with a lid and leave for 20 minutes.
- Strain.
With pomegranate juice
- Time: 1 hour 15 minutes.
- Number of servings: 4 persons.
- Calorie content of the dish: 65 kcal per 100 g.
- Purpose: non-alcoholic drink.
- Cuisine: international.
- Difficulty: easy.
The taste of non-alcoholic mulled wine will become truly royal and rich if you use freshly squeezed juice and mix it with a concentrated infusion of pomegranate peels. This drink is especially pleasant to drink in the fresh air. Fresh pomegranate helps lower blood pressure, helps with swelling and anemia, and increases hemoglobin levels.
Ingredients:
- pomegranate juice – 760 ml;
- water – 160 ml;
- orange – 1 pc.;
- honey – 45 g;
- cloves – 2 pcs.;
- cardamom - to taste;
- cinnamon - to taste;
- nutmeg - on the tip of the knife.
Cooking method:
- Pour boiling water over the spices and cover with a lid.
- Leave for 1 hour, strain.
- Pour the contents into a saucepan.
- Add juice and sliced orange.
- Heat to 70°C.
- Remove from heat.
- Add honey.
On black tea
- Time: 15 minutes.
- Number of servings: 2 persons.
- Calorie content of the dish: 60 kcal per 100 g.
- Purpose: non-alcoholic drink.
- Cuisine: international.
- Difficulty: easy.
Non-alcoholic mulled wine made with strong black tea is an inexpensive and win-win version of the famous drink. It is served in heated glasses and is not strained, since ground spices are not used in preparation. For piquancy, you can add grated ginger root, cardamom seeds, a few star anise, a couple of allspice peas.
Ingredients:
- black tea (brewed) – 275 ml;
- honey – 75 g;
- apple juice – 110 ml;
- cherry juice – 110 ml;
- cloves – 6 pcs.
Cooking method:
- Combine all ingredients except honey in a saucepan.
- Heat to 75°C.
- Remove from heat.
- Cover with a lid and leave for 10 minutes.
- Add honey.
From hibiscus
- Time: 1 hour 10 minutes.
- Number of servings: 4 persons.
- Calorie content of the dish: 55 kcal per 100 g.
- Purpose: non-alcoholic drink.
- Cuisine: international.
- Difficulty: easy.
Non-alcoholic mulled wine, prepared on the basis of the “drink of the pharaohs”, has an appetizing raspberry color and an original spicy aroma. Sudanese or Chinese rose petals contain ascorbic acid and have a tonic effect. Mulled wine from hibiscus tea can be poured into a thermos - this will make it even more tasty, rich and pleasant to the taste.
Ingredients:
- hibiscus tea – 50 g;
- cardamom – 4 tsp;
- ground ginger – 1.5 tbsp. l.;
- cloves – 8 pcs.;
- cinnamon - to taste;
- honey – 160 g;
- nutmeg - a pinch;
- water – 1 l.
Cooking method:
- Boil water in a saucepan.
- Remove from heat.
- Add spices, hibiscus.
- Cover with a lid and wrap for 1 hour.
- Strain.
- Add honey.
Redgrass
- Time: 45 minutes.
- Number of servings: 4 persons.
- Calorie content of the dish: 55 kcal per 100 g.
- Purpose: non-alcoholic drink.
- Cuisine: international.
- Difficulty: easy.
Hot "Redgrass" is prepared from clarified apple juice and thick berry jam - blueberry or currant. Jam adds color and sweetness, so no sugar is added. The ideal combination of spices for this mulled wine is cloves and 2-3 cinnamon sticks. If desired, you can use ground seasonings, but then the drink will need to be strained.
Ingredients:
- apple juice – 1 l;
- blueberry jam – 3 tbsp. l.;
- cinnamon - to taste;
- cloves – 8 pcs.
Cooking method:
- Heat the juice in a saucepan to 70 °C.
- Remove from heat.
- Add spices, jam. Mix.
- Cover with a lid and leave for 40 minutes.
- Strain.
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Mulled wine is a delicious, enchanting punch with a rich aroma that warms you up on cold winter evenings and is associated with the Christmas holidays. Initially, it was used as an ambulance for colds or hypothermia. But thanks to its unique taste and aroma, this medicinal punch has gained universal popularity. The main ingredient in it is wine. For those who cannot drink alcohol, there is a good alternative - non-alcoholic mulled wine.
Classic mulled wine
Before describing recipes for making homemade non-alcoholic mulled wine, you should find out the original recipe for the classic winter medicinal punch. For the simplest of them you need: 750 ml of red wine, 400 ml of water, zest of one lemon, half a teaspoon of cinnamon, seven cloves, one tablespoon of honey. The wine must be heated on the stove, but not brought to a boil. At this time, place cloves, lemon zest and cinnamon in a separate pan with water.
Place the pan on the stove and boil the contents over low heat. Then strain the resulting broth through a strainer. After heating the wine, you need to add the decoction there, then leave for fifteen minutes. After this, add honey and mix everything.
Mulled wine with jam
Homemade non-alcoholic medicinal punch is prepared using juice instead of red wine. You can choose any juice. In this recipe it is grape (you can use apple).
To prepare you will need one liter of juice, two to four tablespoons of dark jam (preferably blueberry), half a teaspoon of cinnamon, 7 cloves, two to three mugs of lemon. Pour juice into a saucepan (1.5 liters) and then add lemon. Heat the resulting mixture without bringing it to a boil. After this, add jam, cloves and cinnamon. Mix everything, then leave to infuse for half an hour. After the specified time, the punch can be poured into glasses and decorated. Serve hot.
Mulled wine with cardamom
Cardamom is a very specific seasoning that is not sold in all stores. Thanks to its special aroma, cardamom medicinal punch acquires a special taste and smell. The recipe for making non-alcoholic mulled wine at home is very simple. To do this, you need to take a liter of juice (grape, pomegranate or apple), half a teaspoon of ground cardamom, half a teaspoon of cinnamon, 7 cloves, half a ginger root, two or three mugs of lemon, a couple of teaspoons of honey, a few grams of nutmeg. In a saucepan (1.5 l) you need to heat (without boiling) the juice. At this time, you need to mix and then grind the seasonings. After heating the juice, add seasonings to it. Infuse the mixture for fifteen minutes. Before serving, you can add honey to the drink and garnish with lemon.
Tea mulled wine
To prepare homemade non-alcoholic medicinal punch at home, the tea must be selected carefully so that it is of high quality. To prepare a medicinal punch you will need 600 ml of freshly brewed black tea, 200 ml each of cherry and apple juice, half a teaspoon of cinnamon, 7 cloves. Liquid ingredients must be mixed and spices added. Heat the mixture over low heat, then strain. The drink is ready to drink!
When preparing the drink, you can also add lemon zest, raisins, prunes, orange zest, allspice or other spices. The main thing is to add ingredients that are compatible with each other.
Grape mulled wine
This is the most popular option for a homemade non-alcoholic winter drink. To prepare non-alcoholic mulled wine you need one liter of grape juice, one stick of cinnamon, two tablespoons of honey, five cloves, two slices of lemon, a piece of ginger, a pinch of nutmeg. After pouring juice into a container, you need to heat it to a temperature of 70-80°C. Then add cloves, honey and finely chopped ginger. After this, add nutmeg on the tip of a knife. If you overdo it, the drink will be bitter. Then put in lemon mugs and a cinnamon stick (equivalent to half a teaspoon). After this, cover with a lid and leave for an hour. After steeping, the mulled wine should be reheated and served hot.
Cherry mulled wine
Homemade non-alcoholic cherry mulled wine is not only a tasty, but also a healthy drink. is an antipyretic and has healing properties, and orange is a bundle of vitamin C.
To prepare you will need a liter of cherry juice, one orange, two cinnamon sticks, four cloves, a piece of ginger root, two tablespoons of honey. Add diced orange to the juice, as well as finely chopped ginger root. Add cinnamon and cloves there. Heat the mixture to 80°C without boiling. Then cover with a lid and let it brew well. Warm before use. Thanks to the combination of cherry, citrus and spice flavors, the taste will be indescribable.
Cranberry mulled wine
Mulled wine made from cranberry juice will help fight viral and colds, as well as protect the body from germs and enrich it with vitamins. Since cranberries themselves are sour, at least one hundred grams of sugar should be added to the drink. To enrich the taste, brown sugar should be chosen.
To prepare, you will need a liter of juice, five cloves, two cinnamon sticks, one hundred grams of sugar, three peas each of white and allspice. The juice must be heated to 80°C. Then, without bringing to a boil, add sugar and all the spices. You can also add nutmeg on the tip of a knife. When finished, cover the mixture with a lid and let it sit for an hour. Warm before use.
Pomegranate mulled wine
This medicinal drink helps with anemia, bronchitis and bronchial asthma, and also has an anti-inflammatory effect and provides energy. Since the taste of pomegranate juice is very rich, it can be diluted with a small amount of water.
To prepare mulled wine, you need to take a liter of juice, two tablespoons of honey, the zest of a large orange, two cinnamon sticks, five cloves, a glass of water (if you need to dilute the juice). Pour the juice into a saucepan and heat to 90°C, without boiling. Then dissolve honey in it. After this, add finely chopped orange zest and spices to the drink. Cover the mixture heated almost to boiling with a lid and leave for an hour. Serve hot.
Non-alcoholic apple mulled wine
Children especially love apple non-alcoholic mulled wine. Its aroma evokes a feeling of something magical. In addition, apple juice helps normalize digestion and has persistent anti-radiation properties due to the presence of a large amount of pectin in it. Drinking apple juice normalizes the functioning of the heart and blood vessels (due to the potassium content in it). And if you drink a glass of juice before bed, your body will be able to fully relax and get enough sleep. To prepare a homemade non-alcoholic medicinal drink, you will need one liter of apple juice, one hundred milliliters of water, half an apple, three dessert spoons of finely grated lemon and orange zest, two or three cinnamon sticks, a pinch of cardamom, four cloves, a pinch of nutmeg, four allspice and honey
First you need to mix the juice with water in a saucepan and heat on low power, but without letting it boil. At the same time, you need to divide the apple into six parts and clean out the seeds. When the liquid is heated, you need to add all the ingredients to it and put it back on the stove. When small bubbles appear, the fire must be turned off. Cover the mixture with a lid and leave for fifteen to twenty minutes. After settling, the drink must be carefully strained using a sieve or gauze.
Mulled wine with Hibiscus tea
If for some reason you can’t use juice, you can make an aromatic and tasty drink using Hibiscus tea. This drink will fill the body with vitamins, and will also help lower the temperature and get rid of colds.
To prepare you need a liter of water, one or two tablespoons of tea leaves, four cloves, two tablespoons of honey, ginger, and a cinnamon stick. Tea should be brewed as usual. Then add cloves, cinnamon, honey and finely chopped ginger. You can also add a few slices of lemon. Cover the mixture and let it brew.
We cannot ignore the alternative recipe for making non-alcoholic mulled wine at home with Hibiscus tea. It is somewhat different from the previous one. Due to some differences in ingredients and preparation methods, the taste of the drink will be a little softer. To prepare, you will need four tablespoons of tea, two tangerines, one or two teaspoons of honey, a pinch of cinnamon, several cinnamon umbrellas and three glasses of water.
First you need to boil water in a saucepan, then add tea there. Then put the tangerines cut into circles into it. To add a special taste, you can cut it together with the zest. After this add spices. When the mixture has cooled a little, you need to add honey. Mix everything. Then cover with a lid and leave for ten minutes. After infusion, the mixture must be strained through a colander. The cooled drink should be poured back into the pan to reheat. Pour the finished medicinal drink into mugs, then add another mug of tangerine. The taste is rich due to the combination of tangerines and honey, and spices add a slight spiciness.
How to serve mulled wine?
Traditionally, mulled wine is poured into ceramic or glass mugs. The drink poured into glasses is decorated with slices of orange or lemon, a cinnamon stick or star anise flowers. In addition to the healing drink, fruits and cold cuts are usually served, or Mulled wine can also be drunk in the fresh air due to its warming effect.
In order to truly appreciate the drink, as well as to feel all the ingredients separately, it is recommended to drink it in small sips, stretching out the pleasure for fifteen to thirty minutes. The cooled drink must be heated to experience all the delights of the drink.
Having presented several recipes for non-alcoholic mulled wine, we can draw the following conclusions. You can use any juice or tea. The main thing is to remember that you cannot do without the main ingredients: ginger, cinnamon, cloves and citrus fruits. There are endless options for preparing a medicinal drink at home. You need to experiment, try combining different ingredients. Then you can enjoy a delicious, healthy drink at any time of the year.
