Mulled Wine Old Fashioned Cocktail Recipe

December 11, 2023

The mulled wine old fashioned is a great way to dress up a beloved classic cocktail for the holidays. It’s got all the Christmas flavor of mulled wine, and all the boozy goodness of an old fashioned. Plus, i’s easier to make than it sounds. Here’s how to make it.

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First, Make the Mulled Wine Syrup

Before you mix up the cocktail, you’ll want to make the mulled wine syrup. It’s easy to make, and you can store it in the fridge for mulled wine old fashioneds all season long.

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Mulled Wine Syrup Ingredients:

1 cup red wine
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup mulling spices

Instructions:

Bring the wine to a simmer, then stir in the sugar until it dissolves. Add the mulling spices, and simmer for 5-10 minutes. Allow it to cool, and strain out the solids.

To Build the cocktail:

Start by assembling your tools: a mixing glass, spoon, cocktail measuring cup, strainer, and rocks glass. Then gather your ingredients, listed below:

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Mulled Wine Old Fashioned Ingredients:

2 1/2 ounces cognac (or bourbon whiskey)
1/2 ounce mulled wine syrup (see above)
2 dashes orange bitters
Ice for stirring
Large cube for serving
Orange twist and cinnamon stick, for garnish

Instructions:

Pour the cognac (or bourbon) into your mixing glass. Next, add the mulled wine syrup and bitters. Stir the mixture approximately 50 times with plenty of ice, then double strain the cocktail over a large rock. Garnish, and enjoy.