Non-Alcoholic Mulled Wine

Papa’s Non-Alcoholic Mulled Wine blends four unsweetened fruit juices with cinnamon, cloves, and optional maple syrup or honey.

The drink is heated slowly over medium-low heat rather than rushed over high heat. Once the mixture reaches a boil, it is removed from the stove immediately.

Straining removes the whole spices before serving. The combination makes eight mugs and keeps the flavor centered on fruit juice rather than alcohol.

Ingredients

• 4 cups unsweetened grape juice
• 2 cups unsweetened apple juice
• 2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
• 1 cup unsweetened cranberry juice
• 4 tablespoons maple syrup or honey, optional
• One 4-inch (10-cm) cinnamon stick
• 1/4 tablespoon cloves

Method

Combine all ingredients in a large pot over medium-low heat and slowly bring to a boil. As soon as the mixture boils, remove it from the heat. Strain and serve in mugs. Makes 8 servings.