Non alcoholic mulled wine is enjoyable for people of all ages. This alcohol free mulled wine recipe is created with sweet grape juice, fruit and spices that simmer into a hot Christmas drink that warms you from the inside out. It’s a four ingredient mocktail you’ll want to make time and time again throughout the holiday season.
You know I love a great glass of wine, but everyone should be able to share in the fun! When I was growing up, my mom would treat us to a special ‘cocktail’ for holidays and special events – often a Shirley Temple. While I love a delicious cocktail as much as the next girl, some occasions call for something more family-friendly and suitable for everyone on an invite list.
With that in mind, I wanted to make a hot Christmas drink the whole family would enjoy. My kids like to refer to it as Christmas fruit punch! They love it just as much as my Homemade Apple Cider and Pear Cider Recipe.
I’m such a fan of a seasonal cocktail. Find all my favorite Thanksgiving Cocktails here, and enjoy the scents and flavors of autumn. My best Christmas Cocktails are all in a round-up, as well! Such a fun way to celebrate the season, right? Let’s get started!
Ingredients
- Grape Juice – I recommend Welch’s 100% red grape juice, but purple will work as well. One 46 oz bottle of grape juice will be enough for 8 people. If you are having a larger party or holiday gathering, simply double (or triple!) the recipe – use the slider bar on the recipe card to make the math oh-so-easy!
- Orange – Fresh sliced orange gives it that extra special touch and pop of beautiful orange slices. The winter citrus is also perfect this time of year!
- Star Anise – The subtle licorice flavor complements the sweet grape juice so well. And I just love seeing those stars float around the surface of the hot Christmas drink.
- Cinnamon Sticks – A warming spice that sings all things holiday. It is such a classic and kids love it, too!
Variations
- If you think your family will enjoy more spice, make this hot Christmas drink with traditional mulling spices to amp up the flavor!
- You can also make your own allspice seasoning to use in this recipe with just a couple ingredients!
Serving Suggestions
- Garnish with Star Anise
- Use a Cinnamon Stick
- Add slices of fresh oranges
- Add curls of Dried Orange Peels
Tips from my Test Kitchen
Make it ahead – Simply mull for several hours ahead of time, and then place lid on container and store in the fridge. Add it back to the stove for about half an hour over low heat. All the flavor and no last minute effort!
For another version, try it frozen! Follow direction below to freeze, and then serve as a non-alcoholic mulled wine slushee!
Non Alcoholic Mulled Wine
Ingredients
- 46 ounces grape juice
- 1 orange sliced
- 5 star of anise
- 3 cinnamon sticks
Instructions
- Simmer wine on low with orange, star of anise and cinnamon sticks 20 minutes or until ready to serve.
- Garnish with orange slice and cinnamon stick.
Julie’s Tips
- You can adapt this recipe to taste by adding cloves in a tea pod or adding additional fruit.
- Make it ahead – Simply mull for several hours ahead of time, and then place lid on container and store in the fridge. Add it back to the stove for about half an hour over low heat. All the flavor and no last minute effort!
- For another version, try it frozen! Follow direction below to freeze, and then serve as a non-alcoholic mulled wine slushee!
How to Serve a Crowd
I like to make our mulled wine on the stove top and let it simmer, enjoying the fragrance as it warms all afternoon and evening. For me, that’s part of the joy of serving a cozy recipe like this one!- I love to use my Staub cast iron pieces to create this alcohol free mulled wine recipe at home.
- You can also serve from your crockpot, of course.
- A heated kettle also serves well for guests.
How to Store
Let your alcohol free mulled wine cool completely, then seal in an airtight container and store in refrigerator for up to three days. To freeze, pour your ingredients into containers with an airtight lid and freeze. Be sure to leave a couple inches of extra space at the top of your container to prevent overflow. TO REHEAT: Slowly warm your non alcoholic mulled wine in your pot on the stovetop over low heat, or add leftovers into your crockpot and reheat on low heat until warmed through.Estimated nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed.
Made this for Friendsgiving yesterday. I was nervous about it and wondered if this would be strange, warm grape juice. Instead, my guests (all adults) kept coming back for more. I received repeated compliments on what a fun and tasty drink it was, and how everyone could enjoy it. Will definitely make again!
Cheers!
We make non alcoholic mulled wine with other dark berry juices too and it comes out great. Thanks for the Inspiration. And the kids love it.
I can not wait to make! Sounds so delicious.
The holidays wouldn’t be the same without this fall drink! Excited to share this with the kids this year!