Ginger-Spiced Mulled Wine with Citrus and Cloves

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Warming red wine infused with fresh ginger, citrus slices, and whole cloves, perfect for cozy holiday gatherings. This French-inspired Christmas recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, brings together dry red wine, fresh ginger, sliced, orange, sliced 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 180 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: 25 min Serves 6 French cuisine 180 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, 2-inch sliced fresh ginger, 1 medium sliced orange, 1 medium sliced lemon, 8 whole cloves, 2 cinnamon sticks, and 2 star anise pods.
  2. Step 2: Heat mixture over low heat until just below simmering, about 15 minutes, stirring in 1/4 cup honey until dissolved. Do not boil to preserve alcohol and flavors.
  3. Step 3: Remove from heat and let steep for 10 minutes to deepen the spice infusion.
  4. Step 4: Strain out solids and ladle warm mulled wine into mugs. Garnish with fresh citrus slices or cinnamon sticks if desired and serve immediately.

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