Spiced Natural Wine Mulled Punch with Citrus and Cinnamon

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Warm natural red wine simmered with orange slices, cinnamon, and cloves, creating a cozy spiced punch perfect for gatherings. This European-inspired recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, brings together natural red wine, orange, 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: 20 min Serves 6 European cuisine 150 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large saucepan, combine 1 bottle (750 ml) natural red wine, 1 large thinly sliced orange, 2 cinnamon sticks, 6 whole cloves, and 2 star anise.
  2. Step 2: Add 1/2 cup water and 3 tbsp honey to the saucepan and stir gently to combine.
  3. Step 3: Heat the mixture over low heat, bringing it just to a simmer (do not boil), and let it mull for 20 minutes to allow flavors to infuse and meld.
  4. Step 4: Remove from heat and strain out the spices and orange slices before serving warm in heatproof glasses or mugs.
  5. Step 5: Garnish with a fresh orange slice or cinnamon stick if desired.

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