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Navegado (Chilean Mulled Wine)

Published on August 03, 2026
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Navegado (Chilean Mulled Wine)
Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4 Servings

Few things get you in the festive mood faster than a mug of hot, spiced red wine. When it’s bitter cold outside, wrapping your hands around a warm cup is just the comfort your soul needs. Navegado is the Chilean version of mulled wine. With a varied climate and perfect terrain for growing wine grapes, Chile has been home to a wine drinking culture since the 1500’s. It’s only natural that navegado would become the festive winter drink of choice.

Ingredients

  • 3 large oranges
  • 1 (750-ml) bottle dry red wine, preferably Chilean
  • 3/4 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 5 whole star anise
  • 5 whole cloves
  • 1 (4-inch) cinnamon stick
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Cut 3 large oranges into 1/4-inch thick rounds and remove any seeds. Place in a medium pot or large saucepan.
  2. Add 1 bottle dry red wine, 3/4 cup packed light or dark brown sugar, 5 whole star anise, 5 whole cloves, 1 (4-inch) cinnamon stick, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure sugar is fully dissolved.
  3. Remove from the heat. Cover and let the navegado infuse for 15 to 20 minutes before serving warm.

Recipe Stats

  • Aug 03, 2026
  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins
  • Servings: 4 Servings
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