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A glass of mulled wine decoraged with christmas greenery and grapefruits
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Ruby Red Grapefruit Mulled Wine

Fill your home with the scents of the season with this Ruby Red Grapefruit Mulled Wine. Served warm, it is the perfect cozy holiday cocktail.

Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: Cocktails, Drinks
Cuisine: American, Canadian, Christmas, Holiday
Keyword: Drink Recipes, Holiday Cocktails, Hot Drink Recipes, Mulled Wine, Red Wine
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 192kcal
Author: Alisa Infanti | The Delicious Spoon
Cost: $17

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Knife
  • Spoon
  • Heat resistant drinking glasses or mugs

Ingredients

  • 1 750 ml bottle of red wine like Cabernet Sauvingnon or Shiraz
  • 2 cups of water
  • 1/2 a ruby red grapefruit
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 3 cardamom pods lightly crushed
  • 1/2 tsp of freshly ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup Cointreau or other orange flavoured liqueur

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan add wine, water, Cointreau, brown sugar, cinnamon stick, grapefruit and nutmeg
  • Heat on medium-high heat just until it reaches a simmer- watch carefully. Do not bring to a boil
  • Turn down to lowest temperature and lightly simmer for 1/2 hour
  • Strain liquid into a large measuring cup to remove seeds
  • Serve warm or room temperature in heat resistant glasses or mugs
  • Garnish with a cinnamon stick and grapefruit wedges

Notes

Store any leftover mulled wine in an airtight glass container or bottle for up to 3 days and reheat stove top or in the microwave.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 15.4g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 141mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 12.8g | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg