Spiced Orange and Clove Mulled Red Wine
A warm, aromatic mulled wine infused with fresh orange zest, cloves, and cinnamon sticks, ideal for cozy Christmas evenings. This French-inspired Christmas recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, brings together dry red wine, orange, whole cloves 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.
Ingredients
- 1 bottle (750 ml) dry red wine
- 1 large, sliced into rounds orange
- 8 whole cloves
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 pods star anise
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 inch, sliced thin fresh ginger
- 1/2 cup water
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large saucepan, combine 1 bottle (750 ml) dry red wine, 1/2 cup water, 1/4 cup honey, 8 whole cloves, 2 cinnamon sticks, 2 star anise pods, 1 inch thinly sliced fresh ginger, and 1 large orange sliced into rounds.
- Step 2: Warm the mixture over low heat for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, making sure it does not boil to preserve the wine’s flavor.
- Step 3: Once fragrant and heated through, strain out the spices and orange slices.
- Step 4: Serve hot in heatproof glasses with a fresh orange slice garnish if desired.
