Mulled wine is wine that has spices added to it. It may also include citrus, such as orange or lemon.

It is served warm, but is not boiled, because boiling would cause the alcohol to evaporate.

To create your mulled wine you usually heat the wine in a large pan on the stove, or a special heater, and stir in the spices and other incredients in accordance with the mulled wine recipe.

Be sure to use a stainless steel, ceramic, heatproof glass or nonstick coated cooking pot/pan because other materials, like aluminum, will react with the acidity of the wine and spoil the taste of your finished mulled wine.

Mulled wine is usually made with red wine, although it can be made with white wine.

An alcohol-free form of mulled wine can be made by using fruit juice instead of wine.

Mulled spiced wine is traditionally served around Christmas time, and on dark, cold winter nights throughout North America and Europe.