Many people don’t realize that wine can be enjoyed hot. Most wines are served chilled or at room temperature, but mulled wine is a spicy, soul-warming beverage that has been enjoyed since Roman times. It tastes like the grownup cousin of hot mulled cider.
Those clever Romans knew that a steaming-hot cup of spiced wine could fend off even the most bitter winter chill. This tradition spread throughout Europe over the centuries, with each country giving it a unique name. In Sweden, it is known as glögg, and in Germany, as glühwein. MORE: Spiced mulled wine
One of the best things about mulled wine is that you can make the spice mix easily with just a few ingredients and keep it on hand with a bottle of wine for festive entertaining or gift-giving. Wine is a classic hostess gift, and including a little jar of this spice mix makes it an extra-special homemade winter treat.
Simply mix the spices in a bowl and transfer them into a decorative jar. Include a card with instructions for making the tasty beverage. Present it with the red wine of your choice. A sweet wine is traditional, but you can change it up for the dry-wine lover in your life. The choice is yours!
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