Mulled Wine
Mulled wine is a warm, spiced red wine drink infused with cloves, star anise, cinnamon and nutmeg. The Thermomix TM7 gently heats the wine with caster sugar to the ideal serving warmth without boiling, preserving the alcohol and extracting deep festive spice flavours for Christmas gatherings.
About this recipe
Mulled wine Thermomix TM7 recipes bring the cosiest of winter drinks straight to your kitchen, warming red wine with cinnamon sticks, star anise, cloves and freshly ground nutmeg until the whole house smells like a Christmas market. Searching for a festive drink recipe for your all-in-one kitchen machine stops here, because the TM7 heats the wine gently and evenly, never letting it boil so the alcohol and delicate grape flavours stay intact while the caster sugar dissolves completely. The built-in scale weighs the wine and sugar directly into the mixing bowl, and the whole nutmeg is milled fresh, releasing far more aroma than pre-ground spice ever could. Serve this spiced wine at winter barbecues, Christmas Eve gatherings or after a cold walk. Garnish each glass with a cinnamon stick and a slice of orange for a drink that looks as festive as it tastes, all prepared hands-free.
Preparation tips
- Never let the mulled wine boil, as high heat evaporates the alcohol and makes the wine taste bitter. Heat it gently until steaming, then keep it warm so the cinnamon sticks, star anise and cloves keep releasing their aromatic oils.
- Let the spices steep in the warm wine for a few extra minutes before serving for a deeper, more rounded flavour. Remove the bay leaves and cloves beforehand so guests do not scoop them into their glasses.
- For a less sweet version, dissolve the caster sugar gradually and taste between additions. A squeeze of fresh orange juice or a splash of cherry liqueur also complements the nutmeg and cinnamon beautifully.
Recipe variations
- Alcohol-free mulled wine: replace the wine with dark grape juice or a blend of pomegranate and apple juice. The cinnamon sticks, star anise, cloves and nutmeg still deliver the full Christmas-market aroma, making it ideal for children and drivers.
- Festive winter version: add a sliced orange, a splash of brandy and a cardamom pod to the wine. This richer variant works wonderfully at Christmas parties, served in thick glasses with a cinnamon stick as a stirrer.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Precise temperature control in the Thermomix gently warms the wine with the cinnamon sticks, preserving alcohol and aroma without boiling. [Precision Control]
- Weighing the caster sugar directly in the TM7 mixing bowl gives exact sweetness balance, avoiding an overly sugary mulled wine. [Precision Control]
- Grinding the whole nutmeg fresh in the Thermomix releases far more aroma than pre-ground spice, deepening the festive flavour. [Multi-Function]
- Heating the spiced wine hands-free in the TM7 means no constant stirring at the hob, freeing you to welcome your guests. [Hands-Free]
- Mixing the cloves, star anise and bay leaves evenly through the warm wine in the TM7 ensures every glass tastes identically spiced. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- caster sugar
- cloves
- bay leaves
- whole nutmeg
- red wine
- star anise
- orange
- cinnamon sticks