Svarak (Czech Mulled Wine)
Red wine warmed gently with orange, cloves and cinnamon, just like at a Czech Christmas market.
- Time20 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.50 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 119kcal
- 25.9gcarbs
- 20.4gof which sugars
- 0.9gfat
- 0.2gsaturates
- 4.3gprotein
- 5.1gfibre
- 0.1gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put the sugar and water in a large pan over a medium heat and stir until the sugar has dissolved.
- 2
Add the orange slices, lemon peel, cinnamon, cloves and star anise and warm for 5 minutes until the kitchen smells of spice.
5 min - 3
Pour in the wine and heat gently for 10 minutes. It should steam but never boil, since boiling makes the wine bitter and drives off the alcohol.
10 min - 4
Taste and add a little more sugar if you like it sweeter.
- 5
Strain into heatproof mugs or glasses and add a slice of orange to each. Serve hot.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
