So you bought this, Trader Joe's Winter Wassail, but don't want something cold like Winter Wassail Cocktail. You want mulled wine but can't go to Upstate New York and buy Fruit Yard Winery’s Funvalia Spiced Wine and you have no idea where to start in terms of a recipe. Well, here is a basic recipe that can be sized up or down depending upon how many people you are looking to serve. 
What does Trader Joe's Winter Wassail taste like?
This drink is primarily fruity in flavor thanks to the balance of juice with peach schnapps. The vodka doesn’t add flavor, but it does add strength. After you take a sip, you’ll notice the fruit followed by the spices that immediately follow them. You can read my full review of it here.
Tips on Making Winter Wassail Cocktail
Here are my best tips for making this:
- Use a wine you actually enjoy drinking, but save the expensive stuff for drinking.
- This works with both sweet and dry wines, but the winter wassail will add a touch of sweetness
- Garnishing this is completely optional but makes it look pretty and festive
- Don't boil the wine, you want to stop heating it when you see steam or vapor rising
Watch Me Make This (32 Seconds)
How to Make a Winter Wassail Mulled Wine
Step 1: Add red wine and winter wassail to a pan. Turn the heat on low. Stir until you see steam or vapors. Remove from heat.
Step 2: Pour into heat resistant glassware like mugs or your Irish Coffee glasses.
Step 3: Garnish, sip when it is the right temperature.
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Winter Wassail Mulled Wine
Ingredients
- ½ cup Red Wine Pick one that you enjoy, but one that isn't too expensive.
- ¼ cup Trader Joe's Winter Wassail
Instructions
- Heat in red wine and Winter Wassail in a pan until you see seam/vapor rising.
- Do not boil.
- If it gets cold or too much was prepared, leftovers (or cooled drink) can go into the microwave for 30 seconds on high. Test to see how hot it is. If not warm enough go in 15 second intervals until ideal temperature is attained.
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Notes
- Use a wine you actually enjoy drinking, but save the expensive stuff for drinking.
- This works with both sweet and dry wines, but the winter wassail will add a touch of sweetness
- Garnishing this is completely optional but makes it look pretty and festive
- Don't boil the wine, you want to stop heating it when you see steam or vapor rising
I usually use 1 bottle of sweet red wine to 1 bottle of Winter Wassail. I often heat it in the slow cooker for a party. I keep leftovers in a summer glass drink container in the fridge and the easily pour and heat one mug at a time.
Sounds delicious! Thanks so much for sharing.