Low-calorie mulled wine to make yourself

When the temperatures drop, the desire for mulled wine increases! Even if you can’t enjoy your mulled wine at the Christmas market this year, you don’t have to do without it entirely. We have helpful tips for you so that you can make healthy mulled wine yourself – including a mulled wine recipe.

There are a lot of calories in mulled wine

The mulled wine, which you can buy ready-made or order directly from the Christmas market, is a real calorie bomb . In addition to the spices and the already high-calorie wine, it contains a large amount of sugar. A normal cup of mulled wine contains around 210 calories – with a shot of rum or liqueur it is even 230 – 300 calories.

Spices in mulled wine

Cinnamon, star anise, cloves and cardamom are typical mulled wine spices. They provide the Christmas aroma and turn the mulled wine into a delicious hot drink. If you like it fruitier, you can also add ginger and orange peel to the mulled wine. The mulled wine spices are even healthy. For example, cloves have a pain-relieving effect and star anise can help with indigestion. Ginger is also known for its many health benefits. If you don’t want to put together the spice mixture for the mulled wine yourself, you can buy ready-made mulled wine spices. Just make sure it doesn’t contain any sugar.

How is the mulled wine reduced in calories?

Of course, alcohol alone contains calories. However, you can save calories during the rest of the preparation and make the mulled wine healthier. The following tips will help:

• Use dry or semi-dry instead of sweet wine
• Use sugar alternatives such as honey, agave syrup or stevia
• If you want to save calories, you can replace half of the wine with pomegranate juice or fruit tea, as these contain significantly fewer calories

Mulled wine recipe: Healthier and lower in calories

Ingredients for four to five cups:

• 1 liter of red wine
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 2 unwaxed oranges
• 3 cloves
• 2 Sternanis
• a portion of honey or agave syrup

1. Pour the wine into a large saucepan.
2. Slice both oranges and add them to the pot with the other ingredients.
3. Allow the mulled wine to boil briefly and then turn the heat down.
4. Let the mulled wine steep for at least 15 minutes.
5. Taste the mulled wine with honey or agave syrup.
6. Enjoy it!