Spiced Pomegranate and Orange Mulled Wine

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-05-02

A warming mulled wine infused with fresh pomegranate seeds, orange slices, and aromatic spices, ideal for festive Christmas gatherings. This French-inspired Christmas recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, brings together dry red wine, pomegranate seeds, orange 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.

Ingredients

• 1 bottle (750 ml) dry red wine
• 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
• 1 medium, thinly sliced orange
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 6 whole cloves
• 2 whole star anise
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1-inch piece, thinly sliced fresh ginger

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large pot, combine 1 bottle (750 ml) dry red wine, 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds, 1 medium thinly sliced orange, 2 cinnamon sticks, 6 whole cloves, 2 star anise, 1-inch thinly sliced fresh ginger, and 1/4 cup brown sugar.
2. Step 2: Add 1/2 cup water and heat the mixture over low heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves. Do not let it boil; keep at a gentle simmer for 25-30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the wine to warm through.
3. Step 3: After simmering, strain the mulled wine through a fine mesh sieve to remove the spices, ginger, and fruit slices. Pour into heatproof mugs and garnish with fresh pomegranate seeds and an orange slice if desired.
4. Step 4: Serve warm to enjoy a festive and aromatic holiday drink.