Chilean Vino Navegado (Mulled Wine)

Vino Navegado is a comforting Chilean classic, perfect for cold winter nights. Its name comes from the orange slices that "navigate" like boats in the wine as it simmers with spices.

Course Drinks

Cuisine Chilean

Keyword Chilean mulled wine, traditional Chilean drinks, Vino Navegado recipe, warm spiced wine, winter cocktail

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Servings servings

Calories 210kcal

Ingredients

25 1/2 fl oz red wine 750 ml; Cabernet Sauvignon ideally
1 orange 1 orange; washed and cut into thin slices
2 cinnamon sticks 2 sticks
2 cloves whole cloves 2 cloves
1 cup brown sugar 200 g; if you don't have brown sugar, white sugar works too

Instructions

In a medium pot, combine all the ingredients: the wine, orange slices, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and sugar. Heat over low heat, stirring occasionally until it begins to boil, then let it boil for 3 minutes. Serve the wine very hot with the orange slices and cinnamon sticks, and enjoy!

Notes

The longer you let the vino navegado boil, the less alcohol it will have, as it evaporates during the process.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcal