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It’s cold outside and Christmas is on the way - which means it’s mulled wine season.
The mix of hot red wine and spices is a traditional festive favourite during December, with numerous different varieties available – from the German gluhwein to the Nordic glogg.
Some pour a couple of shots of gin or vodka to liven things up, while other insist on adding fruit to the mix.
Nearly every northern European country has their own traditional brew, often served up at Christmas markets to keep the cold away.
And plenty of Edinburgh pubs, bars and restaurants serve their own unique winter warmers.
Here are 10 of them.
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5. The Raging Bull
Located on Lothian Road, The Raging Bull serves some of the tastiest cocktails in Edinburgh. Their mulled wine is served with a bonus splash of Edinburgh Gin. | Google Maps
6. Dragonfly
Tucked away on West Port in the city's Old Town, several online reviews say that the mulled wine is "the best I've ever tasted". | Google Maps
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7. The Rose Street Brewery
If you're looking for a winter warmer while shopping on Prices Street then the nearby Rose Street Brewery is the place to be for a glass of mulled wine. | Google Maps
![Another Leith favourite with rave reviews for its mulled wine is The Ship on the Shore. One drinker raved: "It makes you realise how good [mulled wine] can be.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/12/12/16/35/Untitled-design-(46).jpeg?crop=4:3&trim=&width=800)
8. The Ship on the Shore
Another Leith favourite with rave reviews for its mulled wine is The Ship on the Shore. One drinker raved: "It makes you realise how good [mulled wine] can be. | Google Maps