Slow Cooker Mulled Wine Recipe - Using Mulled Wine Kit
Do you have a winning recipe, or does the flavour of your mulled wine vary from time to time?
DID YOU KNOW: Most people brewing mulled wine don't accurately follow the recipe. They add a bit more of this or less of that – and it really comes down to the spices they have at hand at the time.
Some people don't even follow a recipe! This usually occurs midway through the 3rd bottle, when their taste buds are craving a sweeter & spicier drink to continue the festive vibes….
Why Use a Mulled Wine Kit?
Our Empathy Herbal Mulled Wine Kit contains a carefully blended mix of organic spices, including cinnamon, star anise, cloves, nutmeg, mango turmeric, ginger, and coconut sugar. It removes the guesswork, ensuring your mulled wine tastes balanced, rich, and fragrant every time.
Using a kit also means less preparation time and a consistently delicious result — ideal for busy holiday seasons.
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Mulled Wine in Slow Cooker – A Simple Recipe for Dummies…
Our Mulled Wine Kit makes it EASY…
Ingredients:
- 1 Empathy Herbal Mulled Wine Kit (50g or 100g size)
- 1 to 2 bottles (750ml each) of red wine (Merlot, Shiraz, or Cabernet Sauvignon work well)
- 1/4 cup (60ml) brandy (optional, for a stronger finish)
Optional additions:
- 1/4 cup apple cider for extra fruitiness
- Fresh cranberries or cinnamon sticks for garnish
Mulled Wine in Slow Cooker: A Step-by-Step Guide.
- Prepare Your Slow Cooker: Set the slow cooker to low heat.
- Add the Ingredients: Place one Empathy Herbal Mulled Wine teabag directly into the slow cooker. Pour in the wine and stir gently.
- Slow Cook the Mixture: Cover and heat on low for 2–4 hours. Avoid boiling the wine, as high temperatures can reduce the alcohol content and overpower the spices.
- Optional: Add Brandy: Stir in the brandy during the final 15 minutes of cooking for an extra warming touch.
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Serve and Enjoy: Remove the spice bag. Ladle the mulled wine into heatproof mugs and garnish with a slice of orange or a cinnamon stick if desired.
Learn more about our Mulled Wine Kit.
How to get the best results using a Mulled Wine Kit.
Slow brewing (strong spice flavour): – Mix our mulled wine spice packet with your choice of wine in a slow cooker, utilising the low setting. After a couple of hours of cooking, the mulled wine aroma will start to fill your kitchen, resist the urge & allow the spices to infuse all day. About an hour before you wish to drink the wine, remove the lid and allow the brew to reduce by 10 – 20%. This will cause the mulled wine to become thicker, darker and spicier. Add a cup of port, sherry, or brandy to increase the alcohol content and improve the mulled wine warming effect.
Fast brewing (stronger wine flavour): – By using the high setting on your slow cooker, you can create mulled wine for 1 – 2 hours or even less. This method is ideal if you’re using a good bottle of wine you wish to lightly infuse with spice. Caution: the brew does not boil, this will reduce the alcohol content and increase the spice flavour.
Less alcoholic (strong spice flavour): – Choose a sweeter less alcoholic wine ie dolce rosso or Moscato. Boiling mulled wine will cause the alcohol to evaporate, removing the lid while boiling with reducing the volume, making it sweeter and spicier.
More alcoholic (warm body): – Adding port, sherry, brandy, vodka, or other spirits will obviously increase the alcohol content. Avoid adding them while the wine is still brewing, as the alcohol may evaporate.
Combination of wines: – Mixing varieties of wines is a great way to fine-tune our slow cooker mulled wine recipe. Quick Tip – Combining a sweet and dry wine yields a robust flavour without the need for added sugar or water.
Tannins: – If your mulled wine is missing the mark, it could be the tannins’ fault. Try adding a little water and sugar or brewing the wine for longer.
What are Tannins? Tannins are derived from the skin, seed, and stem of grapes, they are responsible for your face distorting when drinking red wine. They are an important descriptor when tasting wine and are often stronger in younger or cheaper wines, which have not had the time to soften up with age.
About the Empathy Herbal Mulled Wine Kit
Our mulled wine spice kit is handcrafted with organic ingredients designed to bring a traditional taste of European Christmas markets into your home. Available in two convenient sizes, it makes 1 to 3 bottles of delicious mulled wine per batch.
Each kit includes:
- Organic cinnamon sticks
- Star anise
- Cloves
- White turmeric
- Red Ginger
- Nutmeg
- Organic coconut sugar
- Easy-to-use spice teabags
Simply steep, heat, and serve — no measuring or complicated recipes required.
How to Make Mulled Wine PERFECTLY?
” A watched pot never boils. “
When brewing mulled wine in the slow cooker, this is essential because boiling reduces the alcohol content. SO, set your slow cooker or rice cooker to low to ensure your wine stays the perfect temperature for optimal infusion. Make sure your brewed wine packs a punch at the party.
Final Thoughts
Making mulled wine at home has never been simpler. Whether you're hosting a holiday party, preparing a winter treat for your family, or simply curling up with a good book, the Empathy Herbal Mulled Wine Kit helps you create a rich, aromatic drink everyone will love.
Slow-cooked for maximum flavour, this recipe delivers a cozy, festive experience with minimal effort.
