Merry Christmas Eve! I hope you all are having a wonderful holiday season. It went by SO fast but I’ve had a great month. And to top it off, your Christmas Eve NEEDS this easy slow cooker mulled wine. It’s perfect for parties and hosting and is seriously so easy! Sweetened with apple cider and maple syrup and spiced with all the good holiday spices, this recipe is the perfect thing to make your holiday season all the more festive!
how to choose the best wine for mulled wine
You want to pick a red that’s light with more fresh fruity flavors. A Zifandel or Merlot would be great. Generally an unoaked red will have these qualities! You also want to pick a wine that’s good quality. You don’t need to use something super expensive, but you don’t want something cheap either. You want it to be a wine you’d enjoy drinking on it’s own to be sure you get that good bold, fruity flavor!
how to find vegan wine
You may know already that not all wine is vegan. However, it is very easy to figure out what wines ARE vegan thanks to this amazing website: Barnivore. It not only explains why certain alcohols are not vegan, but it is a super extensive resource that will tell you whether or not your alcohol is vegan! Check it out if you haven’t been on their site before.
how to make slow cooker mulled wine
Making this mulled wine is SO easy. I love making it in my slow cooker (you can use the crockpot or instant pot!) because I can dump in all of the ingredients, set it to warming and walk away. And then, if you do decide to bring it to a party, it’s super easy to transport and you can plug it in when you get there and leave it on warm! Delicious mulled wine all night long!
All you need to do is add all of the ingredients to your slow cooker and leave it on the low setting for 1-3 hours. You can also make this on the stove, just be sure it does not boil or the alcohol may be cooked off.
That’s it!
This recipe is so so easy yet so delicious! Who doesn’t love a recipe that requires very little effort but has a great payoff!
I hope you guys try this recipe for all of your last minute holiday festivities! If you do, please leave a comment or share it on social media! I love seeing when you guys make my recipes!
easy slow cooker mulled wine
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 8–10 servings 1x
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Perfect for parties and hosting and is seriously so easy! Sweetened with apple cider and maple syrup and spiced with all the good holiday spices, this recipe is the perfect thing to make your holiday season all the more festive!
Ingredients
- 2 bottles of red wine
- 4 cups apple cider
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 large oranges, juiced
- 1/3 cup orange rinds
- 1 tbsp star anise
- 1 tsp cloves
- 4 cinnamon sticks, plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients from the ingredients list to your slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 1-3 hours.
- Serve with orange slices and cinnamon sticks for garnish. Enjoy!
Notes
- Check Barnivore to make sure your wine is vegan!
- Choose a good quality wine with fruity, bold flavors!
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Holiday Drinks
Keywords: easy mulled wine; best wine for mulled wine; slow cooker mulled wine; vegan wine; warm holiday drinks
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