Citrus-Spiced Mulled Wine

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A warm mulled wine infused with bright citrus and warming spices, perfect for sipping and embracing the comforting essence imbibed from the fragrant ingredients. This recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, brings together dry red wine, orange slices, lemon slices for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 190 calories and feeds 6, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 20 min Serves 6 Cocktails cuisine 190 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large saucepan, combine 1 bottle (750 ml) dry red wine, 1/2 cup water, 1/4 cup honey, 2 cinnamon sticks, 6 whole cloves, and 2 star anise.
  2. Step 2: Add 3 orange slices and 2 lemon slices to the saucepan. Heat the mixture over low-medium heat until it simmers gently (do not boil) for 20 minutes, allowing the wine to imbibe the spices and citrus.
  3. Step 3: Stir occasionally and smell the fragrant aroma signaling the mulled wine is ready.
  4. Step 4: Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into mugs and serve warm, garnished with a fresh orange slice if desired.

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