Probably no traditional Christmas celebration today is complete without mulled wine. However, like many food histories, the origin of the wine and its association with Christmas is still largely a matter of research.
Also known as spiced wine, it is essentially made with red wine diluted with water, sweetened with sugar, flavoured with spices such as cloves and cinnamon, and served hot. However, home wine makers and chefs across the world have often added their own twist to it, adding or replacing some of the ingredients. Post 16th century, winemakers began adding fruits such as oranges, apples, lemons, etc.