10 Facts About Mulled wine

1.

Mulled wine, known as spiced wine, is an alcoholic drink usually made with red wine, along with various mulling spices and sometimes raisins, served hot or warm.

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2.

Vodka-spiked mulled wine can be found in Polish Christmas markets, where mulled wine is commonly used as a mixer.

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3.

Mulled wine is very popular and traditional in the United Kingdom at Christmas, and less commonly throughout winter.

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4.

Mulled wine cider is served, with a mulled apple juice as a non-alcoholic alternative.

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5.

The vessel that the Mulled wine is boiled in must be delicately cleaned and should be kept exclusively for the purpose.

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6.

Mulled wine is often served in small porcelain or glass mugs, sometimes with an orange slice garnish studded with cloves.

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7.

Gluhwein is usually prepared from red Mulled wine, heated and spiced with cinnamon sticks, cloves, star aniseed, orange, sugar and at times vanilla pods.

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8.

In Slovakia, mulled wine is called varene vino, and is usually served during the Christmas season.

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9.

The Mulled wine, heated in combination with pepper, is used as a folk remedy for cold and flu.

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10.

Vodka-spiked mulled wine can be found in Polish Christmas markets, where mulled wine is used as a mixer.

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