Mulled wine is something that many people look forward to drinking during the holiday season. It’s very tasty, and it’s become a bit of a tradition to drink mulled wine during the holidays for many families.
Typically, you make mulled wine and then serve it hot to everyone who wants to have some. If you’re lucky, then you might drink all of the mulled wine before having to worry about storing it.
When you make big batches of mulled wine, it might not be possible to drink it all so fast. In this situation, is it going to be possible to enjoy the mulled wine later?
Can mulled wine be reheated or would that ruin the flavor of the wine? Read on to learn everything that you need to know about storing and reheating mulled wine.
Mulled Wine Can Be Reheated
It’s going to be perfectly fine to reheat mulled wine so long as you store it properly. You just need to know that this wine cannot be stored for too long before it will go bad.
Before you can store the mulled wine, it’s going to be necessary to allow it to cool. Wait until the mulled wine has cooled down to room temperature before proceeding.
Once the wine is cool enough, you’ll need to take the time to pour it into an airtight container of some sort. It doesn’t really matter what shape the container is, but you do want the container to be airtight when it’s closed.
Many people choose to store mulled wine in simple plastic containers with airtight lids that are normally used to store food. Do your best to find something that will allow you to easily store all of the wine that you have left.
When the wine has been placed in the container, you’re going to need to put it in the refrigerator. You’ll have to keep the wine in the fridge until you’re ready to reheat it.
How Long Will the Mulled Wine Stay Good in the Fridge?
If you’re wondering how long the mulled wine will stay good in the fridge, then you should know that it won’t last long. You’re able to store mulled wine in a refrigerator for up to three days.
Three days should be enough time for most people to finish a batch of mulled wine. You might need to invite a family member or two over to help you polish it off depending on how much you have.
After three days have passed, it’s going to be better to just throw the mulled wine out. It’s going to start to degrade in quality and it won’t be tasty to drink any longer.
So long as you remember that the mulled wine is in the fridge, it should be easy enough to drink before it goes bad. It’s also advisable not to buy or make more mulled wine than you think you can reasonably finish.
When you’re ready to reheat the mulled wine, then you’ll just need to take it out of the fridge. It’ll be necessary to allow it to warm up a bit so that you can start heating it.
How to Reheat Mulled Wine
Thankfully, the actual process of reheating mulled wine is simple as can be. Once you’ve allowed the cold mulled wine to sit for a few minutes, it’ll be time to transfer it into a saucepan.
Place the saucepan on the stove and set the heat to low. Then you’re just supposed to stir the mulled wine occasionally while you heat it up for several minutes.
After two or three minutes, the mulled wine should be warm enough for you to enjoy it. You’ll be able to serve the mulled wine again, and you won’t have to worry about it going to waste.
It’s also worth noting that some mulled wine enthusiasts say that the wine will heat up better if you preheat the saucepan first. You could easily do this while you’re allowing the wine to sit after taking it out of the fridge.
If you’re wondering why the wine needs to sit before warming it up, then you should know that it’s because sometimes the wine gets too cold in the fridge. You’ll be able to heat the mulled wine better if it’s closer to room temperature when you place it over a heat source.
Also, sudden warming when the wine is cold could alter the taste. In some cases, it could encourage sediment, but that’s not likely a big concern with leftover mulled wine.
You should also know that it’s important not to overheat the wine. Allowing the wine to boil would be a bad thing, and this means that you need to keep an eye on the wine.
It shouldn’t take longer than two or three minutes to get the mulled wine warm enough. You’ll be happy about how simple this is to accomplish.
Good Snacks with Mulled Wine
So you want to finish your mulled wine, but you also want to enjoy some tasty snacks. What goes good with mulled wine?
There are many treats that you could enjoy while drinking this type of spiced wine. Many people like to eat simple snacks such as various cheeses.
You could eat crackers and cheese if that sounds good to you. Swedish dishes such as pickled fish will often be served with mulled wine.
If that isn’t to your liking, then you might want to try some fondue. Mince pies might also be a good option, and this is likely what you’re used to if you have British ancestry.
Final Thoughts
Mulled wine can be reheated without it being a problem at all. However, it’s only possible to store mulled wine for up to three days before it starts going bad.
This means that you should only make mulled wine when you really want to have some. If you can’t drink it all the first night, then you can put the leftover wine in an airtight container and put it in the fridge.
It should stay good long enough for you to be able to finish it. Reheating the wine is as simple as placing it in a saucepan and heating it on a low setting for a few minutes.
Enjoy your mulled wine along with some delicious foods such as mince pies or pickled fish. Be sure to invite your family over to have some as well.
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