Cozy Spice White Winter Wine

This Cozy Spice White Winter Wine is a delightful white mulled wine that's perfect for the autumn and winter seasons. It's infused with warming spices and the richness of white wine, creating a cozy and heartwarming drink that will soothe your soul on chilly evenings.

Cozy Spice White Winter Wine

A delightful white mulled wine infused with warming spices, perfect for cozying up in the winter.

4.14 from 89 votes
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 cardamom pods
  • 4 peppercorns
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 star anise
  • 6 whole cloves
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • Zest/peel of 1/4 orange
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons raisins
  • Rum
  • Slivered almonds
  • 6 oz dry or semi-sweet white wine
  • 1 cup apple cider

Instructions

  1. In a glass, soak the raisins in rum for a few hours before serving.
  2. Combine spices, sugar, orange zest, and water in a saucepan over low heat. Simmer covered for 1-1.5 hours, adding water if needed.
  3. Strain the extract and store it in the fridge if not using immediately.
  4. Heat the apple cider in a pot, then turn off the stove and add the wine, extract, soaked raisins, and any leftover rum.
  5. Heat the wine mixture until just hot, without boiling off the alcohol.
  6. Add slivered almonds to mugs, ladle the wine and raisins, and enjoy!