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Instant Pot Mulled Wine

The coziest holiday drink to enjoy on a cold winter night!
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Cook Time: 1 minute
Additional Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 6 minutes
Servings: 4

ingredients

  • 1 750 mL bottle of a full bodied red wine Shiraz, Cabernet, Merlot, or Malbec are all good options!
  • 8 oz brandy
  • 1 apple any kind, thinly sliced
  • 2 star anise
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 tsp whole cloves
  • 1 tsp allspice berries
  • 1 tsp black peppercorns
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 1 2- inch piece orange peel
  • Garnish: orange wheels cinnamon sticks, star anise

instructions

  • Add all ingredients to the Instant Pot.
  • Cook on High pressure for 1 minutes.
  • Quick release steam at the end of cooking.
  • If you prefer not to have the whole spices and apple slices when serving, be sure to strain with a fine mesh sieve first.
  • Garnish with orange slices, apple slices, cinnamon sticks, and star anise, as desired.

notes

Stovetop Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a large pot over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer, then reduce to low heat.
Cover and cook for 15 minutes, up to 3 hours. Strain before serving and garnish as noted.
Slow Cooker Instructions
Add all ingredients to a slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low for 1 hour. Keep on Low or Warm setting throughout the evening, or as long as desired.
Strain before serving and garnish as noted.

nutrition

Calories: 347kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 343mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 56IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 2mg
Calories: 347kcal
Cuisine: Holiday
Category: Booze