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Mulled Wine Spritzer

Published: Nov 24, 2017 · Modified: Feb 18, 2020 by Kate Hackworthy · 32 Comments

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This mulled wine spritzer is a fun twist on the Christmas classic drink. Rather than a hot drink, I've put this Christmas cocktail on ice and given it a bit of fizz! Perfect for a party.

Sparkling Mulled Wine Cocktail - a cold and flavourful alternative to hot mulled wine!

Christmas Mulled Wine Cocktail

You can make your own mulled wine for this Christmas cocktail (as is in the recipe), but if you're short on time then feel free to 'cheat' by buying premade mulled wine from the supermarket.

Then you simply need to fancy it up!

Easy and still a tasty and showstopping Christmas cocktail. It's perfect for New Years too.

It's nice to have the flavours of mulled wine, but diluted and cold. It's a fun change. 

Christmas Drinks

At this time of year, I always look forward to the surge in parties and get-togethers.

As soon as the mince pies spring up in the shops and the festive tunes start playing in the shops, I want to gather around my nearest and dearest.

Food, drinks, music and loved ones. What could be better than that?

This party season, we've got a few little bashes planned already, but I fully expect to have quite a few impromptu parties.

It's cold outside, so I love to light the fire, pour the drinks and chat until the wee hours.

 

Iceland Foods luxury desserts range and Sparkling Mulled Wine cocktail recipe

Holiday Cocktails

My wine cellar is fully stocked (I actually have a wine cellar - I love this old house!) and ready for guests.

I try to keep a supply of ice for cocktails and some nice glasses for impromptu parties.

We also have our annual Guilty Pleasures party at Christmas where our friends get together and try to outdo each other with out best-of-the-worst tunes.

These Mulled Wine Spritzers will make an appearance this year!

Looking for a non-alcoholic holiday cocktail? Try this cranberry kombucha mocktail.

 

Sparkling Mulled Wine Cocktail on Ice! A nice alternative to hot mulled wine.

Mulled Wine Spritzer

Now, it's not a cocktail party without a cocktail.

Sure, as it's Christmas I could have gone down the mince pie and mulled wine route, but it's a bit soon for that, and although mulled wine is gorgeous, it's not really great for a party.

But I still wanted that festive feel, so I turned mulled wine into a sparkling cocktail.

I loved how it turned out.

It's not heavy at all, and diluting the mulled wine with lemonade (Sprite/7up to my North American readers) makes it a fun and easy drink.

I wanted a touch of luxury, so I served the cocktails in champagne flutes and added frozen raspberries! Voila - a mulled wine spritzer!

For another alternative Christmas cocktail, try my Cranberry Pomegranate Cosmopolitan and my Mulled Gin Cocktail with Mulled Wine Ice Cubes!

Sparkling Mulled Wine Cocktail on ice. It's a wonderful light alternative to hot mulled wine.

 

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Sparkling Mulled Wine Cocktail - a cold and flavourful alternative to hot mulled wine!

Mulled Wine Spritzer

Kate Hackworthy | Veggie Desserts
Try this fizzy mulled wine cocktail as a fun twist on the traditional Christmas hot drink. It's lighter, sparkling and delicious. 
5 from 18 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine British
Servings 6
Calories 148 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1 bottle red wine
  • ⅔ cup (150ml) water
  • 4 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 4 cloves
  • 1 orange quartered

To serve:

  • Sprite/7 Up ie UK fizzy lemonade
  • Ice
  • raspberries frozen

Instructions
 

  • Add the wine, water, sugar, cinnamon, cloves and orange to a large saucepan and heat but don’t allow it to boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Strain it over a bowl to remove all the ‘bits’. Allow to cool.
  • Add ice and frozen raspberries to a tall glass, then fill halfway with the cooled mulled wine. Top up with fizzy lemonade.

Nutrition

Calories: 148kcalCarbohydrates: 14gSodium: 8mgPotassium: 208mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 11.6mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 0.7mg

The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.

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  1. Susan Evans

    December 01, 2017 at 3:37 pm

    5 stars
    hi, I saw this a few days ago on twitter. We had friends over last night for pre-Christmas drinks so I got a few boxes of the lemon tarts (and the sushi!) from iceland. Thanks for reminding me about them. I hadn't been into them for a while but they really do tasty party food. I was going to make the cocktail but cheated and topped up a bottle of premade mulled wine with lemonade! Tasted yummy.

    Reply
  2. melissa major

    November 28, 2017 at 7:52 pm

    This sounds like an amazing cocktail, I have never tried mulled wine before so will have to try it during the festive season

    Reply
  3. Tanya Brannan

    November 27, 2017 at 2:02 pm

    I think Iceland have really upped their game with their ranges, both desserts and normal food. The Festive range is more comprehensive than ever and the quality is outstanding!
    I love the idea of the Mulled Wine cocktail as I love Mulled Wine but find too many glasses can go to the head! Diluting it with lemonade and adding fruit is a fab idea and one I will be testing out this Christmas x

    Reply
    • Kate Hackworthy

      December 01, 2017 at 3:38 pm

      The ranges really are getting fab, aren't they!

      Reply
  4. Leyla Preston

    November 27, 2017 at 10:11 am

    Not the biggest fan of mulled wine, I have to say, but my hubby would lap this recipe up! Thanks for sharing 🙂 xx

    Reply
  5. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry

    November 27, 2017 at 12:23 am

    5 stars
    Really love, love, love the cocktail and it goes without saying that I will be shopping at Iceland Foods for XMAS

    Reply
  6. Sarah Bailey

    November 26, 2017 at 9:06 pm

    5 stars
    Yum what a delicious sounding cocktail! Will definitely have to head to my local Iceland and check out their range - those Sicilan Lemon Tartlets look very tasty!

    Reply
  7. Helen

    November 26, 2017 at 8:06 pm

    Your mulled wine cocktail sounds gorgeous, I'll definitely try it out myself. We love the Iceland lemon tarts, strangely enough we've had them for pudding tonight!

    Reply
  8. Mellissa Williams

    November 26, 2017 at 5:06 pm

    5 stars
    That cocktail sounds incredible - and so festive! I love Iceland's luxury food and platters - always have such tasty treats for the festive season

    Reply
  9. Kara

    November 26, 2017 at 2:55 pm

    I am not a fan of mulled wine but the party food ideas are fab - we love Iceland's range

    Reply
  10. missviclb

    November 26, 2017 at 1:44 pm

    5 stars
    It all looks so good, and I love a bit of mulled wine! It all looks great!

    Reply
  11. Melanie

    November 26, 2017 at 12:42 pm

    Mulled wine is such a classic and I love up our rake on it. Looks so pretty too x

    Reply
  12. Lauretta at Home and Horizon

    November 26, 2017 at 1:32 am

    I will have to try making this wine cocktail. I think it'll be perfect for the holidays.

    Reply
  13. Ali - We Made This Life

    November 25, 2017 at 9:16 pm

    I love the sound of this cocktail! I love mulled wine, but sometimes you need something lighter and this sounds perfect!

    Reply
  14. Patrick

    November 25, 2017 at 8:40 pm

    5 stars
    This all looks delicious. Especially the lemon tarts. Let's PARTY!!!

    Reply
  15. kirsty H

    November 25, 2017 at 1:45 pm

    5 stars
    The little lemon tarts look delicious. I'll have to get some!

    Reply
    • Kate Hackworthy

      December 02, 2017 at 5:13 pm

      The tarts really are delicious!

      Reply
  16. Rhian Westbury

    November 25, 2017 at 9:15 am

    I'm not a fan of mulled wine sadly but that chocolate orange garland from Iceland looks amazing, I'd definitely devour that x

    Reply
    • Kate Hackworthy

      December 02, 2017 at 5:12 pm

      The chocolate orange ring really is pretty impressive!

      Reply
  17. Lacey

    November 25, 2017 at 2:01 am

    5 stars
    This looks like a delicious cocktail and perfect for the holidays.

    Reply
  18. Diana

    November 25, 2017 at 12:55 am

    5 stars
    That's a very lovely recipe! I love mulled wine but have never tried a sparkling version. The Iceland luxury food range is awesome, I love the desserts.

    Reply
    • Kate Hackworthy

      December 02, 2017 at 5:12 pm

      The range really is quite impressive!

      Reply
  19. Sandi

    November 24, 2017 at 11:22 pm

    5 stars
    I love that you created a special cocktail from your wine collection. I love mulled spices and can't wait to try it.

    Reply
    • Kate Hackworthy

      December 02, 2017 at 5:08 pm

      Special holidays call for special cocktails!

      Reply
  20. Jane

    November 24, 2017 at 8:43 pm

    5 stars
    This is such a great idea Kate. I love mulled wine, but one glass is enough. However with this little tipple you could happily keep going!

    Reply
  21. Tina

    November 24, 2017 at 8:33 pm

    5 stars
    I think my daughter would love this, she likes spritzers and I like mulled wine, what a great combo!

    Reply
  22. Claire jessiman

    November 24, 2017 at 6:07 pm

    5 stars
    Those lemon tarts are SO good! Great work on the Cocktail too, a fantastic twist on a classic.

    Reply
    • Kate Hackworthy

      November 24, 2017 at 6:17 pm

      Thanks - I do love my unusual cocktails! And they're amazing tarts!

      Reply
  23. Emma Raphael

    November 24, 2017 at 2:19 pm

    What a great twist on mulled wine! I lived in the land of Christmas markets (Germany) for five years, and would often get sick of the stuff at the end of the season, but I really like the sound of this... Have been surprised at the things you can find in Iceland recently, I have tried those lemon tarts and they are seriously good! 🙂

    Reply
    • Kate Hackworthy

      November 24, 2017 at 6:24 pm

      I'd love to go to a German Christmas market one day! The tarts really are quite something 🙂

      Reply
  24. Elizabeth

    November 24, 2017 at 11:04 am

    5 stars
    I love this cocktail idea! Genius! Love the festive food too, especially those lemon tarts. I'll have to throw a Christmas party of mine and get some!

    Reply
    • Kate Hackworthy

      November 24, 2017 at 6:23 pm

      Thanks! It's a nice way to drink a mulled wine 🙂 Definitely throw a tart party!

      Reply

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