Hi Rachael, I’m happy to help! Yes, it is just 1 single whole star anise and 5 whole cloves. I hope this helps and that you enjoy the recipe!
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Thank you for a great recipe! I’m hosting a get together tomorrow and this would be a perfect addition. Maybe these are stupid questions but I don’t use spices often. When you mean 1 whole star anise did you mean just 1 single star? as well as 5 cloves being just 5 tiny whole cloves for the whole batch? Thank you!
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Just made this for a party and I’m so glad I made a double recipe, because it was a hit! So delicious–will definitely make it again!
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Helene, I do personally love mulled wine with brandy, but I think you could play around with a sweeter/smoother alcohol instead; spiced rum is popular. The next idea I have based on what you said you have in stock is a smooth bourbon…maybe taste test a little before you pour it into the whole batch. I’ve also heard good things about splashing in an orange liqueur like Cointreau. The spices are definitely the most important thing though so if you need to prioritize and don’t want to buy another bottle of alcohol, you can always omit the brandy too.
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My favorite drink for winter! Especially love the smell of cinnamon sticks and star anise!
Feel warm and healthy to fight the cold:)
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This is a great recipe!! Thank you
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Hi Lisa! I recommend using a Cabernet Sauvignon or Syrah for this recipe. I hope you enjoy it!
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Soooo yummy! We served this for Christmas Eve last year and everyone loved it! Definitely making it again this year.
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Janice, this makes my heart SO happy to hear, thank you!!
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I made this for my cookie exchange this weekend and they LOVED it! I’m going to make this for my family gathering on Christmas eve. So festive and delicious. I used Cabernet Sauvignon. I served with a cinnamon stick and a star anise floating on top. I have had spiced wine before and never was it this delicious and so easy to serve from the slow cooker. Just the right amount of flavors that compliment each other so well. Thank you for the recipe. This will be an annual holiday tradition!
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Cassie, I think a cabernet sauvignon is a great choice for this recipe. 14 Hands and Josh are two big brands that are generally pretty widely available and that we enjoy!
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My slow cooker just went from my least used appliance to my most used! This took me right back to the alps and went over great with all my thanksgiving guests. You’ve given us a new holiday meal tradition.
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Erin,
Really enjoyed this! I have made others and his was one of the best! The warmth and just the right amount of ‘spiciness’, I have saved this and will bring the recipe out again and again ?
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Hi Kelda! Actually neither. I mean regular apple cider. It is similar to apple juice, but is usually unfiltered and lightly spiced.
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Made your mulled wine last night for a nice quiet New Years Eve sitting in front of the fireplace…it was delicious and looks to become a new family tradition! We had just the tiniest bit left over (maybe 1 cup) so I saved it and today poured it into a glass loaf pan, placed a pear that had been halved and cored in the liquid and baked it at 400 F for 20 minutes and made the best poached pears in wine for brunch! Served over plain yogurt, sprinkled with toasted, slivered almonds, it was delicious! Thanks for a SMASHING Christmas recipe!
Hi Rachael, I’m happy to help! Yes, it is just 1 single whole star anise and 5 whole cloves. I hope this helps and that you enjoy the recipe!
Thank you for a great recipe! I’m hosting a get together tomorrow and this would be a perfect addition. Maybe these are stupid questions but I don’t use spices often. When you mean 1 whole star anise did you mean just 1 single star? as well as 5 cloves being just 5 tiny whole cloves for the whole batch? Thank you!
Just made this for a party and I’m so glad I made a double recipe, because it was a hit! So delicious–will definitely make it again!
Helene, I do personally love mulled wine with brandy, but I think you could play around with a sweeter/smoother alcohol instead; spiced rum is popular. The next idea I have based on what you said you have in stock is a smooth bourbon…maybe taste test a little before you pour it into the whole batch. I’ve also heard good things about splashing in an orange liqueur like Cointreau. The spices are definitely the most important thing though so if you need to prioritize and don’t want to buy another bottle of alcohol, you can always omit the brandy too.
My favorite drink for winter! Especially love the smell of cinnamon sticks and star anise!
Feel warm and healthy to fight the cold:)
This is a great recipe!! Thank you
Hi Lisa! I recommend using a Cabernet Sauvignon or Syrah for this recipe. I hope you enjoy it!
Soooo yummy! We served this for Christmas Eve last year and everyone loved it! Definitely making it again this year.
Janice, this makes my heart SO happy to hear, thank you!!
I made this for my cookie exchange this weekend and they LOVED it! I’m going to make this for my family gathering on Christmas eve. So festive and delicious. I used Cabernet Sauvignon. I served with a cinnamon stick and a star anise floating on top. I have had spiced wine before and never was it this delicious and so easy to serve from the slow cooker. Just the right amount of flavors that compliment each other so well. Thank you for the recipe. This will be an annual holiday tradition!
Cassie, I think a cabernet sauvignon is a great choice for this recipe. 14 Hands and Josh are two big brands that are generally pretty widely available and that we enjoy!
My slow cooker just went from my least used appliance to my most used! This took me right back to the alps and went over great with all my thanksgiving guests. You’ve given us a new holiday meal tradition.
Erin,
Really enjoyed this! I have made others and his was one of the best! The warmth and just the right amount of ‘spiciness’, I have saved this and will bring the recipe out again and again ?
Hi Kelda! Actually neither. I mean regular apple cider. It is similar to apple juice, but is usually unfiltered and lightly spiced.
Made your mulled wine last night for a nice quiet New Years Eve sitting in front of the fireplace…it was delicious and looks to become a new family tradition! We had just the tiniest bit left over (maybe 1 cup) so I saved it and today poured it into a glass loaf pan, placed a pear that had been halved and cored in the liquid and baked it at 400 F for 20 minutes and made the best poached pears in wine for brunch! Served over plain yogurt, sprinkled with toasted, slivered almonds, it was delicious! Thanks for a SMASHING Christmas recipe!