Non-Alcoholic Mulled Wine
This non-alcoholic mulled wine is a great alternative to regular mulled wine without compromizing on taste. Made with grape juice, apple juice, warm spices, fresh fruit, and a dash of honey, this alcohol-free mulled wine is a great choice for holiday parties.
Make a large pot of this hot fruity punsch for your holiday party because it will go fast! This non-alcoholic mulled wine, aka glögg or glühwein, is great for serving kids and people who are not drinking alcohol. Serve it alongside hot chocolate, hot apple cider, or your other favorite non-alcoholic drinks. Plus it makes the house smell oh-so festive!
Growing up in Germany we’d enjoy some non-alcoholic mulled wine after a long day sledding or at the Christmas markets. The fruity and spicy drink makes a delicious cozy and comforting holiday drink that helps face the cold for longer.
You can learn more about how Germans enjoy the holiday season, aka Weihnachtszeit in German, in my comprehensive Weihnachten guide.
Ingredients and substitutions
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
- Red grape juice – cranberry juice or pomegranate juice work as well
- Apple juice – clear, not cloudy
- Lemon – zest and juice
- Oranges – zest and juice
- Honey – or brown sugar, maple syrup, agave nectar, or stevia
- Spices – whole cloves, cinnamon stick, cardamom pod, and star anise. Using whole spices is best, so you easily remove them after they’ve spiced the drink. You can use ground spices, however, they will be left in the wine.
Variations
Slow cooker: Prepare this drink in a slow cooker or instant pot rather than a pot on the stove.
Alcohol-free wine: If you like the flavor of wine but want to keep this drink non-alcoholic, you can substitute the juice for alcohol-free wine.
Other spices: Add nutmeg, ginger, black peppercorns, or more cardamom pods for an even spicier drink. Instantly spice the mulled wine with my chai spice mix or winter spice mix.
Serving mulled wine
Serve this warm spiced wine with a garnish for this holiday season:
- Fresh orange slices
- Sugar rim
- Cinnamon stick
- Rosemary twig
Storage tips
Keep this non-alcoholic beverage in a lidded pitcher in the fridge for up to one week. You can also freeze it in large ice cube trays for convenience and save them for later.
Reheat it slowly in a small saucepan on the stovetop until it’s simmering. Another option is to heat it in an individual mug in the microwave in 30-second increments until it’s warm all the way through.
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Non-Alcoholic Mulled Wine
Ingredients
- 4 cups red grape juice
- 4 cups apple juice
- 1 lemon zest and juice
- 2 oranges zest and juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 8 cloves
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 cardamom pod
- 1 star anise
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the grape and apple juice. Add zest of 1 orange and the lemon as well the juice of each of them. Add in the spices and honey, and combine everything well.4 cups red grape juice, 4 cups apple juice, 1 lemon, 2 oranges, 1 tbsp honey, 8 cloves, 2 cinnamon sticks, 1 cardamom pod, 1 star anise
- Bring it to a simmer and reduce the heat immediately. The alcohol-free mulled wine does not need to boil.
- Add a small sieve to your mug when pouring the mulled wine into it to strain out any zest and spices.
- Serve it with a thin slice of orange to add extra flavor and color.2 oranges
- Reduce the heat to low to keep any leftover mulled wine hot for second serves.
