The Vibrant Vine Mulled Wine
Enjoying Mulled Wine at The Vibrant Vine
What better way to enjoy mulled wine than in the vibrant and welcoming atmosphere of The Vibrant Vine Winery itself? Whether you’re visiting our Vibrant tasting room or sitting in front of a fireplace watching the snow fall, our mulled wine is the perfect companion to a cold winter’s day.
Mulled Wine Pairings
While mulled wine is delicious on its own, you can elevate your experience by pairing it with seasonal snacks. Try it with:
Cheese boards featuring rich, creamy brie, tangy blue cheese, and sharp cheddar.
Charcuterie with smoked meats, nuts, and dried fruits.
Sweet treats like gingerbread cookies, chocolate truffles, or spiced cakes.
The combination of the deep flavours of mulled wine and savoury snacks makes for an indulgent winter experience.
Create Your Own Mulled Wine at Home
While we’d love for you to join us at The Vibrant Vine Winery, we understand that not everyone can make it to our winery. That’s why we’re thrilled to share our mulled wine recipe with you, so you can enjoy a little taste of our winery in the comfort of your home.
Grab a bottle of your favourite red wine (it doesn’t have to be from The Vibrant Vine, but we think our wines will give you the best experience), and try making this festive drink for yourself.
Final Thoughts
Mulled wine is more than just a drink; it’s a tradition that brings people together, warming hearts and souls on cold winter days. We invite you to try our special recipe, either at home or here at The Vibrant Vine Winery, where the warmth of the wine is only matched by the warmth of our community.
Cheers to the season of cozy sips, delicious flavours, and unforgettable moments!
Ingredients
1 bottle of Phoenix
1/4 cup Tripple Sec or Cointreau
1 orange, sliced into rounds
6 whole cloves
2 cinnamon sticks
2 star anise
A few slices of fresh ginger (optional, for a spicy kick)
1/2 Cranberies (optional, for a tart twist)
2 to 4 tablespoons sugar, honey, or maple syrup to taste
Optional garnishes: orange slices, cinnamon sticks, star anise.
Instructions
Combine ingredients. Add wine, Cointreau, orange slices, cloves, cinnamon, star anise, and 2 tablespoons sweetener to a crockpot.
Cover and heat the mulled wine on low heat for 1 hour. Reduce heat to warm.
Give the mulled wine a taste, and stir in extra sweetener if needed.
Strain and Serve. Serve warm in heatproof mugs, topped with your favourite garnishes.
