Non Alcoholic Mulled Wine (Cozy Holiday Drink)

This non alcoholic mulled wine is warm, cozy, and made for holiday gatherings where everyone can join in, from kids to guests skipping alcohol. It’s gently simmered with classic winter spices, citrus, and a balanced blend of juices, so it tastes festive and rich instead of overly sweet or like hot grape juice. If you love the idea of mulled wine but want something inclusive, comforting, and easy to serve all season long, this recipe fits right into your holiday plans!

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Beverages/Drinks

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Keyword: non alcoholic mulled wine

Method: Stovetop/Crockpot

Servings: (6 oz) servings

Author: Ashley McCrary

Ingredients

4 cups alcohol-free red wine or red grape juice
1 cup pomegranate juice
1 ½ cup cranberry juice
1 large orange sliced
3 cinnamon sticks
4 whole cloves
2 star anise
3.5 tbsps honey or maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup fresh cranberries
Garnish: cinnamon stick + rosemary + orange slice star anise and fresh cranberries

Instructions

Stovetop Instructions: Add everything to a saucepan or dutch oven. Heat on low to medium-low. Bring to a gentle steam, not a boil. Simmer 20–30 minutes. Serve right away. Garnish with a cinnamon stick + rosemary + orange slice,star anise and fresh cranberries
Crockpot Instructions: Add everything except vanilla to the crockpot. Add everything except vanilla to the crockpot. Stir in vanilla just before serving. Keep on WARM for serving. Garnish with a cinnamon stick + rosemary + orange slice, star anise and, fresh cranberries

Notes

Cook time depends on whether you're using the stove top method or crock pot method.
Use a blend of juices instead of just one. This keeps the mulled grape juice from tasting overly sweet or one-note. Always heat gently, since boiling dulls the spices and citrus. If serving kids, this kid friendly holiday drink is best kept warm rather than hot.
Serve this drink in mugs or heatproof glasses. If you’re hosting, the crockpot method is ideal because it keeps everything warm without constant attention. This spiced winter drink is also great to prep shortly before guests arrive so your home smells cozy and inviting.

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