Mulling Spices for Large Batches: How to Make Mulled Drinks at Scale
How Christmas markets, caterers, pubs and drinks producers use Mulling Spices Spice Drops to make large batches of mulled wine, cider and juice, with dosing for 1 to 100 litres.
How to Make Mulled Wine for a Crowd
In short: To make mulled wine for a crowd, gently warm the wine with orange juice and sugar, then add Mulling Spices Spice Drops at 1 drop for every 76ml of wine, about 3 drops a glass. There are no whole spices to simmer or strain, and every glass tastes the same. Mulling Spices won two stars at the Great Taste Awards 2015.
What is in Mulling Spices Spice Drops?
A blend of orange, vanilla, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, fennel and ginger extracts. Spice Drops contain no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives and are oxalate free. They are vegan, gluten free and alcohol free, and contain a plant derived emulsifier, polysorbate 80, which helps them mix into drinks.
How much Mulling Spices do you need for a crowd?
| Wine | Mulling Spices Spice Drops |
|---|---|
| 1 glass (about 200ml) | About 3 drops |
| 1 bottle (750ml) | About 10 drops |
| 6 bottles (4.5 litres) | About 60 drops |
Add Orange Zest Spice Drops for a brighter citrus note, about 2 drops per glass.
How do you make quick mulled wine?
Serves 4. 1 bottle of light, fruity red wine, sugar or syrup to taste, 1 cup orange juice, orange slices, and per glass 3 drops Mulling Spices and 2 drops Orange Zest.
- Warm the wine, sugar and juice gently and turn off the heat just before it boils.
- Put the drops in each glass with a metal teaspoon to protect the glass.
- Pour in the wine, stir, add an orange slice and serve.
Can you keep mulled wine warm for a party?
Yes. Keep the spiced wine on the lowest heat or in a slow cooker, below boiling. Shake the bottle of Spice Drops before use.
How are Spice Drops made?
Spice Drops are made at our own factory in Kerala, India, by a family business that dates back to 1946. The spices are crushed in a hammer mill or under a roller without heat, then extracted, and the solvent is removed under vacuum. For some flavours the distilled oil of the same spice is added back. The result is real spice flavour: the natural compounds that give each spice its taste and aroma are still there, such as piperine, which gives black pepper its heat.
Caterers and bars can buy 100ml bottles through our Trade page. See also mulled cocktails and the Christmas Spices Collection.
Frequently asked questions
How many drops of Mulling Spices per bottle of wine?
About 10 drops per 750ml bottle.
Can I make it alcohol free?
Yes. Use warm apple or red grape juice instead of wine.
How long do Spice Drops keep?
Up to three years from manufacture when stored in a cool, dry place.
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