Spiced Orange Wine

Cozy up with a mug of homemade Spiced Orange Wine, a warming and aromatic beverage perfect for chilly nights or festive gatherings. This beautifully crafted recipe combines the robust flavors of red wine with the zesty brightness of fresh orange slices and a medley of comforting spices like cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, and star anise. Sweetened with a touch of honey and infused with subtle hints of ginger and vanilla, every sip delivers layers of rich and fragrant flavors. Simmered gently to preserve the wine’s essence and topped with optional garnishes like orange slices or cinnamon sticks, this mulled wine is both elegant and irresistibly comforting. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s the perfect choice for hosting or simply unwinding after a long day. Serve this spiced wine warm in heatproof glasses to enjoy its full spectrum of flavors and aromas!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 750 ml Red wine
• 1 large Orange
• 2 sticks Cinnamon stick
• 4 pods Cardamom pods
• 6 pieces Cloves
• 1 piece Star anise
• 4 tbsp Honey
• 250 ml Water
• 1 inch, sliced Fresh ginger
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 2 slices Optional garnish: Orange slices
• 2 sticks Optional garnish: Cinnamon sticks

Directions

Step 1

Wash the orange thoroughly and slice it into thin, round slices. Set aside two slices for garnish, if desired.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the water, cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, cloves, star anise, fresh ginger, and orange slices. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to low and let the spices simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing their flavors to blend together.

Step 4

Add the red wine to the saucepan and stir in the honey and vanilla extract. Keep the heat on low, ensuring the wine warms up without reaching a boil. (Boiling the wine will evaporate the alcohol.)

Step 5

Let the wine simmer gently for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to combine the flavors.

Step 6

Once the spiced orange wine is warmed through and aromatic, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove the spices and orange slices.

Step 7

Serve the wine hot in heatproof glasses or mugs, garnished with an orange slice and a cinnamon stick for a festive touch, if desired.

Step 8

Enjoy your homemade Spiced Orange Wine while it's warm and comforting!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1269.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	849.8

Total Fat 3.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 84.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 67.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.0g	0%
Total Sugars 25.7g
Protein 4.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 401.3mg	0%
Iron 8.3mg	0%
Potassium 1636.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 8.5%

Protein: 6.0%

Carbs: 85.4%