Easy Non Alcoholic Mulled Wine

THIS SIMPLE NON ALCOHOLIC MULLED WINE IS THE PERFECT ALCOHOL FREE WINTER MOCKTAIL. MAKE IT IN A SLOW COOKER OR SAUCEPAN WITH MULLING SPICES TO ENJOY DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON.

This non alcoholic mulled wine is one of my favourite recipes.

Last Winter I tried mulled wine for the first time. I loved it immediately. It was served steaming hot in a big cosy mug. Instantly, it warmed me up from the inside out.

With the weather starting to get very chilly I thought it was time to create an alcohol free version.

This recipe is:

Simple: this recipe is oh so easy to make – you really can’t mess it up! Just pop all the ingredients in a slow cooker or saucepan and turn it on. Wait awhile and you’re ready to go.

Versatile: there are plenty of variations in this recipe, so you can adjust both the ingredients and the cooking method to whichever you prefer.

Perfect for the cool weather: when it comes to non-alcoholic cocktails there is a huge focus on drinks for the warmer weather, so I love that this is the ideal Winter mocktail recipe.

Divine to drink: I don’t know about you, but I can think of nothing better than sitting by the fire drinking a huge mug of non-alcoholic mulled wine – simply bliss! The addition of watching the Christmas tree lights twinkle would be divine!

Ideal as a gift: this would make a beautiful Christmas gift, given in a pretty jar with some festive ribbon. I gifted it to a pregnant friend recently and she loved it.

If you’re lover of all things (non-alcoholic!) wine, take a look at the best virgin Sangria recipe.

Or, if you’re on the hunt for more winter mocktails, try my mulled apple cider.

What is non alcoholic mulled wine?

Traditionally, a mulled wine recipe is made with an alcoholic red wine, mulling spices and fruit such as oranges and . The spices usually consist of cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, and star anise. Often brandy is added for an extra kick.

Alcohol free mulled wine omits the alcohol and uses something else in it’s place, often juice. For this recipe I have come up with 2 variations. One with juice, which is perfect for both kids and adults. Then one with alcohol free red wine, which is more for adults and a touch closer to the real thing. Both are equally delicious!

Ingredients you’ll need

Juice or alcohol free red wine: If making the juice version you’ll need pomegranate juice and cranberry juice. For the pomegranate juice, I used organic with no artificial sugar. Yes, juice does contain some natural sugars, but it is also packed with vitamin C and rich in antioxidants. I used a low sugar cranberry juice which reduces the sugar content too.

For the wine version, you’ll need a bottle of non-alcoholic red wine of your choice. The wine you choose depends on your taste. If you like a sweeter, mellow wine, try a Merlot. If you have more of a dry preference, a Cabernet Sauvignon works well.

Warming spice for mulling: including cloves, cinnamon sticks and star anise. Any supermarket brand will do.

Fresh sliced orange: which adds a lovely citrus kick to this recipe.

Blackberries (optional): these are completely optional, but I love adding them. I think they provide an extra depth of flavour, and they tastes just divine when warm and plump from the mulled. Think of it like a burst of flavour explosion in your mouth!

How to make alcohol free mulled wine

Both method are super simple. whether you choose the slow cooker or the stove top saucepan version. Simply add all ingredients to your chosen cookware, turn up the heat (but not too much!), and wait the required time. Add your garnish, and serve. It really is that easy.

I hope you enjoy this non-alcoholic mulled wine as much as I do!