Aromatic Homemade Vin Chaud (Mulled Wine without Wine!)
Impress Your Guests This Holiday Season with a Cinnamon-Infused Mulled Wine Made Without Alcohol
Introducing a unique Korean-style mulled wine that’s wonderfully festive even without alcohol. Enjoy the comforting blend of fruity aromas and warm cinnamon spice, perfect for cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 Lemon
- 3 Mandarin Oranges (or Clementines)
- 1 Apple
- 370ml Soju (or a neutral Korean spirit/rice wine)
- 200ml Water
- 3 Tablespoons Honey (adjust to taste)
- 0.5 Tablespoon Cinnamon Powder (or 1 Cinnamon Stick)
- 1 Sprig of Rosemary (optional, for added aroma)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, thoroughly wash the lemon and slice it thinly. It’s best to remove the seeds before slicing.
Step 2
Wash the mandarin oranges well and slice them thinly, similar to the lemon. Including the peel will enhance the flavor.
Step 3
Wash the apple under running water, core it, and then cut it into bite-sized pieces. You can leave the peel on.
Step 4
Combine all the prepared fruits (lemon, mandarin oranges, and apple) in a pot. Add the soju, water, honey, cinnamon powder (or cinnamon stick), and the sprig of rosemary. Bring to a boil over high heat.
Step 5
Once the mixture starts boiling, reduce the heat to medium and let it simmer gently for about 30 minutes. This simmering time allows the flavors and aromas from the fruits and spices to fully infuse the liquid.
Step 6
After 30 minutes, the liquid should have reduced by about half, and the flavors will be rich. Turn off the heat and strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove all the solids. Pour the clear, aromatic mulled wine into mugs and enjoy it warm. Any leftover mulled wine can be refrigerated and reheated.
