Mulled Wine with Whipped Cream

A Warming Tradition

Mulled wine, or Glühwein as it is known in Germany, is a winter drink with roots deep in European history. It was originally created to warm people during cold markets and festive nights, often infused with spices to preserve and enrich the flavor of the wine. Traditionally served steaming hot, it has always been about comfort and community. Adding whipped cream on top is not the classic way, but it has become a modern indulgence—an extra flourish that balances the rich, spiced wine with a cloud of sweetness. Think of it as a meeting point between old-world tradition and a touch of playful luxury.

The Taste Experience

This drink is a contrast in every sip. The wine is dark, spiced with cinnamon, cloves, and citrus peel, filling your senses with warmth. It tastes sweet but also carries the boldness of red wine, giving it depth. The whipped cream adds another layer: soft, cooling, and slightly sweet, melting slowly into the heat of the wine. Together they create a dessert-like drink, almost like a festive treat in a mug, both rich and refreshing at the same time.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Making the Mulled Wine and Cream

Start with the wine in a pot, gently heating it with orange and lemon slices, sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise. The key here is patience: the wine should never boil, only simmer, so the flavors of the spices can slowly infuse without losing the character of the wine. After about twenty minutes, the mixture smells like a holiday market—fruity, spiced, and comforting. At this stage, the wine is ready to serve, with or without a splash of brandy to deepen the flavor.

While the wine keeps warm, prepare the cream. Pour chilled heavy cream into your whipped cream dispenser, add a spoon of powdered sugar, and connected it with a whip cream charger. A gentle shake is all it takes to create fluffy, sweet cream that holds its shape. Pour the hot mulled wine into mugs, then crown each serving with a swirl of n2o whipped cream. The cream slowly melts into the spiced wine, creating ribbons of richness through the drink. It’s a small touch that turns a simple winter tradition into something a little more indulgent.

Mulled wine with n2o whipped cream made by n2o tank may not be the version served at every Christmas market, but it brings an extra layer of fun and comfort to a beloved drink. It’s a perfect way to surprise your guests or to treat yourself on a cold night. The balance of spice, warmth, and creamy sweetness makes it more than just a drink—it’s an experience worth savoring, one cup at a time.