AIBU to drink mulled wine after Christmas?

PersephonePomegranate · 2026-01-03T18:40:52+00:00

Just that really - is it unreasable to want to drink mulled wine in January? Is it a Christmas drink or a winter drink?k

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PersephonePomegranate · 03/01/2026 21:09

ConnieHeart · 03/01/2026 21:06

Well some people believe in bad luck or bad omens if they drink a Christmas drink after Christmas, keep "Christmas" lights up after Christmas or even use a Lush snow fairy shower gel after Christmas. Yes, 2 out of 3 of these posters genuinely thought it might bring bad luck

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OK sorry, this sounded like a faux MN question to me. Especially since I didn't mention anything about bring remotely superstitious in my OP, but I must just be in a cynical mood!

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ConnieHeart · 03/01/2026 21:06

PersephonePomegranate · 03/01/2026 21:01

I think I'll spontaneously combust, obviously.

I don't think anything will happen, I was wondering whether it was deemed a Christmas drink. I don't usually consider drinking it after Christmas, because I dont usually fancy it. Same as I don’t fancy cider any other time than on a really hot summer's day.

What did you think I'd think would happen?

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Well some people believe in bad luck or bad omens if they drink a Christmas drink after Christmas, keep "Christmas" lights up after Christmas or even use a Lush snow fairy shower gel after Christmas. Yes, 2 out of 3 of these posters genuinely thought it might bring bad luck

Soashamed60 · 03/01/2026 21:06

I froze a load of turkey because we went away afterwards until new year & we've had a turkey salad & mince pies tonight. We're still on the Xmas port, baileys & chocolates, so can't see a problem with mulled wine. It's still Xmas until it's all gone 🙂 🎄🎄🎅

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PersephonePomegranate · 03/01/2026 21:01

ConnieHeart · 03/01/2026 20:45

It was a genuine question. I'm actually interested in what you think might happen. Like eating a breakfast cereal at tea time

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I think I'll spontaneously combust, obviously.

I don't think anything will happen, I was wondering whether it was deemed a Christmas drink. I don't usually consider drinking it after Christmas, because I dont usually fancy it. Same as I don’t fancy cider any other time than on a really hot summer's day.

What did you think I'd think would happen?

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PersephonePomegranate · 03/01/2026 20:56

JennyForeigner · 03/01/2026 19:55

Mulled wine is my January cheerer. It's so cheap after Christmas, it would be bad mannered not to.

I'm eyeing up some mulled amaretto in Morrisons at the moment. Can't decide whether it would be lush or too sweet.

Thst sounds interesting! I love amaretto!

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Hollowvoice · 03/01/2026 20:52

During lockdown DH was doing some online gaming stuff with his friends one night and I had a lovely evening to myself with a book and microwaved mugs of mulled wine. Must have been about April...

rurbane · 03/01/2026 20:48

Mulled wine is a 'It's cold outside' drink, doesn't matter what time of year.

ConnieHeart · 03/01/2026 20:45

PersephonePomegranate · 03/01/2026 19:45

I dont know, someone might write a condescending reply?

Oops, too late!

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It was a genuine question. I'm actually interested in what you think might happen. Like eating a breakfast cereal at tea time

PhilosophicalCheeseSandwich · 03/01/2026 20:04

GreenPoms · 03/01/2026 18:42

It’s a winter drink, not an exclusively a Christmas one.

I strongly agree with this. I drink it all winter, and we're only just going into the coldest part of the year so I'm not willing to stop with the hot plonk now.

AliasGrape · 03/01/2026 20:03

I like it with amaretto in it.

We went to York in Jan last year, the lights were still up there was snow on the ground and I was drinking mulled wine - it was lovely!

We have a bottle left and I debated having some tonight but I’ve been busy finishing off the baileys instead.

PurpleThistle7 · 03/01/2026 19:58

You can drink it in June for all I care. There are no rules!

JennyForeigner · 03/01/2026 19:55

Mulled wine is my January cheerer. It's so cheap after Christmas, it would be bad mannered not to.

I'm eyeing up some mulled amaretto in Morrisons at the moment. Can't decide whether it would be lush or too sweet.

ShiftingSand · 03/01/2026 19:52

PersephonePomegranate · 03/01/2026 19:23

No, I don't have any! I was wondering whether it'd be weird to buy some over the weekend.

Saying that, if everyone said 'no' it wouldn't stop me from getting some either if I fancied it. I was just wondering what people's take on it was!

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I have two bottles left over and fully intend to drink them 😊

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PersephonePomegranate · 03/01/2026 19:45

ConnieHeart · 03/01/2026 19:30

My take is drink what you want when you want. What do you honestly think might happen, worst case scenario?

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I dont know, someone might write a condescending reply?

Oops, too late!

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PersephonePomegranate · 03/01/2026 19:44

Makingpeace · 03/01/2026 19:25

Does it matter what other people's take on it is?

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Anyone would think it's a forum...

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NaturalBlondeYeahRight · 03/01/2026 19:41

Had the cherry brandy shot in one at a Christmas market recently - was gorgeous and took away that slightly bitter taste mulled wine can sometimes get after drinking a glass.

pizzaHeart · 03/01/2026 19:36

I’m not a fan of mulled wine even at Christmas but it’s definitely a winter drink.
I would check online if it’s available in your shop before venturing out of the house. It's bloody freezing out there. Or at least go to a bigger place where you can get these bag of spices for mulled wine. Sainsbury used to have them.

ConnieHeart · 03/01/2026 19:30

PersephonePomegranate · 03/01/2026 19:23

No, I don't have any! I was wondering whether it'd be weird to buy some over the weekend.

Saying that, if everyone said 'no' it wouldn't stop me from getting some either if I fancied it. I was just wondering what people's take on it was!

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My take is drink what you want when you want. What do you honestly think might happen, worst case scenario?

Natsku · 03/01/2026 19:29

Its still Christmas anyway so no reason to stop drinking it even if you view it as only a Christmas drink. I will continue drinking it until we run out.

Makingpeace · 03/01/2026 19:25

PersephonePomegranate · 03/01/2026 19:23

No, I don't have any! I was wondering whether it'd be weird to buy some over the weekend.

Saying that, if everyone said 'no' it wouldn't stop me from getting some either if I fancied it. I was just wondering what people's take on it was!

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Does it matter what other people's take on it is?

Raera · 03/01/2026 19:25

I like to drink it warm in the winter, but buy it on special offer in spring as it's lovely in a beef stew

Makingpeace · 03/01/2026 19:24

NaturalBlondeYeahRight · 03/01/2026 19:22

Have a shot of cherry brandy in it- out of this world. Can’t beat a mulled wine in freezing weather.

Ooooh that sounds divine! Would cherry bitters add a little summat summat to it too I wonder....?

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PersephonePomegranate · 03/01/2026 19:23

NaturalBlondeYeahRight · 03/01/2026 19:22

Have a shot of cherry brandy in it- out of this world. Can’t beat a mulled wine in freezing weather.

Oooh! This sounds like a must!

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PersephonePomegranate · 03/01/2026 19:23

Rafting2022 · 03/01/2026 18:56

If everyone said no would you pour it away?

No, I don't have any! I was wondering whether it'd be weird to buy some over the weekend.

Saying that, if everyone said 'no' it wouldn't stop me from getting some either if I fancied it. I was just wondering what people's take on it was!

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NaturalBlondeYeahRight · 03/01/2026 19:22

Have a shot of cherry brandy in it- out of this world. Can’t beat a mulled wine in freezing weather.