Tart Cherry Mulled Wine 2 Ways

It’s a delicious, non-alcoholic alternative to mulled wine, but you can also add whiskey or rum if you’re after a boozy twist. It looks like the real thing, is perfect for the holidays, and will make your kitchen smell AMAZING. Just 5 ingredients, 1 pot, and 20 minutes required! Let us show you how it’s done!

Tart Cherry Juice Benefits

The natural deep red color of tart cherry juice is a sign that it’s rich in antioxidants. Specifically, tart cherries are rich in polyphenols and have even more antioxidants than red wine or dark chocolate (which are both known for being rich in antioxidants!). Some small human studies show tart cherry juice may have the following health benefits: 1) improvement in sleep quality and quantity, and increased melatonin (source), 2) aiding in recovery after intense exercise (source), and 3) reducing blood pressure and LDL cholesterol (source). It’s also rich in potassium!

Where to Buy Tart Cherry Juice

You can find tart cherry juice at nearly any grocery store these days. Health food stores (like Natural Grocers and Whole Foods) almost always have it, but even mainstream stores carry tart cherry juice. If you’re having trouble finding it at a mainstream grocery store, try checking the health food aisle.

How to Make Tart Cherry Mulled “Wine”

Similar to mulled wine, we make this tart cherry version by simmering orange peel and whole spices (cinnamon, cloves, and star anise) in the liquid to infuse it with flavor. We also include orange juice for its natural sweetness, which beautifully complements the tart cherry juice. After simmering for 15-20 minutes, we can promise a few things:

The spices will infuse into the tart cherry juice The only thing left to do is strain and enjoy! Everyone will love it (even your boozy friends, who can add whiskey or spiced rum at the end). Your kitchen will smell amazing!

We hope you LOVE this non-alcoholic mulled “wine”! It’s:WarmingComfortingSweet & spicyVersatilePerfect for the holidays& SO delicious! It’s a festive and delectable drink that’s sure to warm you up from the inside out. If you’re feeling snack-y, try it paired with our Candied Spiced Nuts (1 Pan!), Cheesy Vegan Spinach & Artichoke Dip, or 5-Ingredient Almond Butter Dark Chocolate Snowballs. It would also pair well with our 1-Hour Vegan Pot Pies for a cozy winter meal.