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Mulled Wine Sangria
5 from 3 votes

Mulled Wine Sangria

A simple and flavorful recipe that's sure to be a favorite.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
6 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 8 servings (about)
Course: Drinks, Cocktails
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Simple Syrup:
  • 1 cup (227ml) water
  • 1/2 cup (170ml) honey
  • 6 green cardamom pods
  • 5 whole allspice berries
  • 4 star anise pods
  • 2 cinnamon stick
  • 2 teaspoons clove whole
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns whole
  • 2 inch long strips orange peel
  • 1 inch piece ginger peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch pieces, fresh
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Sangria:
  • 1 and 1/4 cups (284ml) orange juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 bottle red wine such as Cabernet Sauvignon, dry
  • 1 cup (227ml) Grand Marnier
  • 1 cup raspberries fresh
  • 1 lemon thinly sliced
  • 1 lime thinly sliced
  • 2 apple cored and thinly sliced, honey crisp
  • 2 orange thinly sliced
  • 2 cups (454ml) raspberry seltzer or raspberry club soda
Garnish Ideas:
  • mint fresh, sprigs
  • raspberry
  • Citrus slices
  • star anise pods

Instructions

For the Simple Syrup:
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  1. Combine the honey, water, spices, citrus peel, and ginger in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.
  2. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the honey has dissolved, about 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking for another 5 minutes. 
  3. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla. Set aside and cool for 30 minutes, then strain the simple syrup through a fine-mesh strainer and into a heatproof bowl.
  4. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes, or until cool to the touch. Use in the sangria recipe below. 
For the Sangria:
  1. Add all of the ingredients (except the club soda) into a large pitcher and gently stir to combine. 
  2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours - or up to 12 hours. Stir again and add the seltzer right before serving. Note: If you do not plan on serving after 12 hours, strain the sangria through a fine mesh strainer, discard all fruit, and continue refrigerating for up to 12 more hours. Add more fresh right before serving.
  3. Pour into glasses filled with ice (if desired) and garnish with any of the garnish ideas listed above. Serve at once!