Orange Cinnamon Mulled Red Wine

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A warm, spiced red wine infused with fresh orange peel and cinnamon sticks, perfect for cozy gatherings or winter evenings. This recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, brings together dry red wine, orange peel strips, cinnamon sticks 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 150 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: 30 min Serves 6 Cocktails cuisine 150 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large pot, combine 1 bottle (750 ml) dry red wine with 4 strips fresh orange peel, 3 cinnamon sticks, 5 whole cloves, 1 star anise, and 3 slices fresh ginger.
  2. Step 2: Heat mixture over low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, ensuring it never reaches a boil to preserve alcohol and flavors.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 3 tbsp honey until fully dissolved, then keep warm on lowest heat for an additional 10 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Strain mulled wine through a fine mesh sieve into mugs and serve warm, garnished with an additional cinnamon stick or orange peel if desired.

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