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Non-Alcoholic Mulled Wine

December 2, 2025 by Sarah Leave a Comment

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This non-alcoholic mulled wine brings all the cosy spice and festive sweetness of the classic drink, just without the alcohol. It’s ideal for an evening gathering when you want something seasonal and elegant that everyone can enjoy. You can also serve it to children as a fun, warming treat during the holidays. And because it’s made entirely with grape juice, it has a natural sweetness that pairs beautifully with the spices.

Non-Alcoholic mulled wine in a mason jar with a handle garnished with an orange slice and a stick of cinnamon

Serve alongside this alternative gluten free Christmas menu and wow your guests this holiday season!

Ingredients needed to make Non-Alcoholic Mulled Wine

Serves 4-6 (depending on serving size)

  • 1l grape juice
  • 2 clementines (peeled and broken into segments)
  • 10 whole cloves
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 3 star anise

How to make this Non-Alcoholic Mulled Wine

Place all of the ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a very gentle simmer on a low heat (you should barely see any bubbles). 

Leave to simmer for at least 20 mins and up to an hour. The longer you leave the mulled wine on the heat, the more concentrated it will become.

Notes:

  1. You can replace the clementines with an orange – simply peel and slice it before adding to the grape juice.
  2. If you leave the mulled wine to simmer for 1 hour, you will lose some of the liquid to evaporation. This will give you a sweeter, more concentrated drink, but there will be less to serve.In this case, I suggest serving smaller quantities – since the drink becomes very sweet most people will probably only want a small amount.
  3. Alternatively, simmer the mulled wine for 20 mins, turn the heat off and leave to cool. Refrigerate overnight so that the flavours have time to develop and reheat before serving. This way, you will not lose as much liquid but the flavour will still be very good.

Serving suggestions:

Serve in mason jars or cosy mugs with a slice of orange or clementine.

Make ahead options:

This virgin mulled wine can be made the day before, refrigerated overnight and gently reheated before serving.

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If you’re looking for another festive drink, why not try this French Hot Chocolate – it is absolutely luxurious all while being very simple to make.

Non-Alcoholic mulled wine in a mason jar with a handle garnished with an orange slice and a stick of cinnamon

Non-Alcoholic Mulled Wine

This non-alcoholic mulled wine brings all the cosy spice and festive sweetness of the classic drink, just without the alcohol. It’s ideal for an evening gathering when you want something seasonal and elegant that everyone can enjoy. You can also serve it to children as a fun, warming treat during the holidays. And because it’s made entirely with grape juice, it has a natural sweetness that pairs beautifully with the spices.
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 19 minutes mins
Total Time 24 minutes mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine French
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 l grape juice
  • 2 clementines peeled and broken into segments
  • 10 whole cloves
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 3 star anise

Instructions
 

  • Place all of the ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a very gentle simmer on a low heat (you should barely see any bubbles).
  • Leave to simmer for at least 20 mins and up to an hour. The longer you leave the mulled wine on the heat, the more concentrated it will become.

Notes

  1. You can replace the clementines with an orange – simply peel and slice it before adding to the grape juice.
  2. If you leave the mulled wine to simmer for 1 hour, you will lose some of the liquid to evaporation. This will give you a sweeter, more concentrated drink, but there will be less to serve. In this case, I suggest serving smaller quantities – since the drink becomes very sweet most people will probably only want a small amount.
  3. Alternatively, simmer the mulled wine for 20 mins, turn the heat off and leave to cool. Refrigerate overnight so that the flavours have time to develop and reheat before serving. This way, you will not lose as much liquid but the flavour will still be very good.
Keyword Christmas, Christmas Drink, Festive Recipe

Filed Under: Drinks, Festive Recipes, Festive Recipes, Sweet Things, Winter Warmers

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