

(Note, there is no French version of eggnog.) Sitting at a café terrasse in Paris, with a cup of vin chaud in your hands, is the perfect way to catch up with friends.

Often drunk at Christmas, it is served in France as soon as the cold weather hits. Interestingly, I haven’t seen it all that much in North America or my native Canada, where you can imagine it gets very cold! After living in France for 10+ years, however, I can tell you that this is one traditional winter beverage that needs to be adopted around the world 😉 Alright, maybe I’m exaggerating a bit, but can you tell it is one of my favorites? In Italy, it is vin brulé (burnt wine) and in the Netherlands, it is bisschopswijn (bishop’s wine). The British call it mulled wine or hot spiced wine, while in Scandinavia it is called Glögg. Its a perfect choice for holiday entertaining, because you can double or. Simmer until flavors blend, at least 10 minutes. Vin Brl is a version of mulled wine enjoyed in Piemonte, in northwestern Italy. Instructions Add wine, cider, honey, orange zest and orange juice to a Dutch oven or similar large pot and stir to combine. History reports that mulled wine dates back to the days of the Roman Empire where the wine was heated and then spices like cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, cardamom, and sugar were added.įrom there it spread across Europe, with each country adapting the recipe and adopting it as their own. Stir red wine, apple juice, honey, cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, cloves, and anise together in a saucepan over medium-low heat.

Also known as Glühwein in next-door Germany, vin chaud is a European and French winter classic. There is no exact recipe for mulled wine it varies from country to country and from person to person.
