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Non-Alcoholic Mulled Wine

Red wine without the alcohol, warmed gently with orange, cinnamon, cloves and star anise. One bottle serves five, and the house smells of winter.

beClink Editorial · October 8, 2026

25 minTotal
5Serves
<0.5%Alcohol
80Calories
Two glass mugs of non-alcoholic mulled wine, each with an orange slice, star anise and a cinnamon stick, on a dark wooden table with red winter berries and pine cones.

Mulled wine is red wine warmed with citrus and spice, the drink of Christmas markets and cold evenings. This version starts from a non-alcoholic red, so everyone at the table can have a mug.

Warm it gently and never let it boil: boiling flattens the fruit and turns the spices bitter. Taste before you sweeten, since non-alcoholic reds already carry some sugar.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 750 ml (1 bottle)Non-alcoholic red wine a fruity, medium-bodied redWhat we usedAriel Cabernet Sauvignon Red Wine <0.5%Add · $24.99
  • 240 ml (1 cup)Apple juice or water to stretch it and soften the spice
  • 1Orange sliced into rounds, plus peel for garnish
  • 2Cinnamon sticks
  • 4Whole cloves
  • 2Star anise
  • 2–3 tbspHoney, maple syrup or sugar to taste
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Steps

Heatproof mug · Orange peel and a cinnamon stick

  1. Combine in a pan. Put the non-alcoholic red wine, apple juice, orange slices, cinnamon, cloves and star anise in a saucepan.
  2. Warm gently. Warm over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, until steaming but not simmering. Don't let it boil.
    Tip: Steaming, never simmering.
  3. Sweeten to taste. Taste, then stir in honey a spoonful at a time until it's as sweet as you like.
    Tip: Add honey a spoonful at a time.
  4. Strain and serve. Strain into heatproof mugs or glasses and garnish each with a strip of orange peel and a cinnamon stick.

Per drink: about 80 calories and 17 g sugar. Estimated from the bottle's label and USDA data.

Make it yours

Ginger and cardamom

Add a few slices of fresh ginger and two crushed cardamom pods with the other spices.

White mulled wine

Use a non-alcoholic white with apple juice, a vanilla pod and lemon peel instead of orange.

Slow cooker

Warm everything on low for an hour and keep it on the warm setting for a party; top up with juice as it reduces.

Common questions

Can you make mulled wine with non-alcoholic wine?

Yes. Warm a non-alcoholic red with orange, cinnamon, cloves and star anise over low heat, and sweeten to taste. It tastes like classic mulled wine without the alcohol.

Which non-alcoholic wine is best for mulled wine?

A fruity, medium-bodied red works best, such as a Merlot or a Tempranillo blend. Very dry, tannic reds can taste bitter once warmed.

Why shouldn't mulled wine boil?

Boiling flattens the fruit and draws bitterness out of the spices and orange pith. Keep it just below a simmer.

How long does non-alcoholic mulled wine keep?

Up to two days in the fridge, covered. Rewarm gently over low heat.

Can I make it in a slow cooker?

Yes. Warm everything on low for about an hour, then keep it on the warm setting for serving.

Is non-alcoholic mulled wine suitable for kids?

Non-alcoholic wines are usually labeled 0.0% or under 0.5%. For children, many people use grape and apple juice with the same spices instead.

How to serve & pair

Serve warm, in heatproof mugs or glasses.

Good with gingerbread, roast chestnuts, cheese boards and anything from a holiday table. Leftovers keep in the fridge for two days; rewarm gently.

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