As winter settles over the rolling British countryside and fairy lights begin to twinkle across market stalls, there's one drink that defines the festive season... mulled wine.

Rich, aromatic, and brimming with nostalgia, it's the classic British festive drink that brings people together year after year.

The unmistakeable scent of spiced red wine, citrus, and cinnamon is a sure sign that Christmas is on its way...

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Where does Mulled Wine come from?

Mulled wine has been a British Christmas tradition for centuries, but it was the Romans that first indulged back in the second century. As they traversed the continent, conquering and trading, so to travelled their spiced wine.

The first recorded instance of mulled wine in Britain can be found in a medieval cookery book from 1390 in which the cooks of King Richard III combined spices like cinnamon and ginger with red wine and sugar.

MULLED WINE RECIPE

When do Brits drink Mulled Wine?

Mulled wine is traditionally enjoyed during Christmas in the UK.

In Britain, mulled wine season truly begins when the clocks go back and the festive spirit begins to stir- typically from late November through to New Year's Eve.

You'll find steaming cups of mulled wine at Christmas markets, winter fairs, and festive gatherings up and down the country.

Many Brits consider the first glass of mulled wine to be the true start of Christmas...

There is something truly timeless about a simmering pot of homemade mulled wine- it offers warmth and nostalgia with every sip.

Our traditional British mulled wine recipe is simple, elegant, and guaranteed to make your home feel (and smell) like Christmas...

MULLED WINE RECIPE

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