Mulled Claret is a classic warm spiced red wine cocktail combining claret or red wine with cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, bitters, and sugar. It's a comforting, aromatic drink ideal for winter entertaining.
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Put into a metal mug.
Heat poker red hot and hold in liquid until boiling and serve; or warm on a stove.
Serve immediately while warm. Leftover Mulled Claret can be refrigerated up to 3 days and gently reheated without boiling.
Yes. Prepare the spice mixture and combine with wine, then reheat gently before serving. Do not boil, as this evaporates alcohol and dulls flavors.
Claret (Bordeaux) is traditional, but any dry to medium-bodied red wine like Côtes du Rhône or Pinot Noir works well. Avoid very expensive or tannic wines.
Start with 1 lump of sugar and taste before serving. Add more sugar dissolved in a little warm wine if needed.
Yes. Multiply all ingredients proportionally. A 750ml bottle (25 oz) serves about 5 drinks; scale spices and lemon accordingly.
Yes. It contains 5 oz of claret or red wine per serving. Alcohol content remains unless simmered for extended periods.
