Warm Sangria
I love serving a signature cocktail at a party - it's festive and frugal! Warm Sangria is a great choice for a Christmas Party or any cold weather event. Added bonus - the aroma of the mulling spices will fill your home!
Servings 20
Ingredients
- 12 cups cran-raspberry juice
- 4 cups orange juice
- 1 bottle of Merlot
- 2/3 cup dark brown sugar
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 2 teaspoons whole cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 4 oranges sliced (leave peel on)
- 2 lemons sliced (leave peel on)
- 1 cup craisins
Instructions
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Place cloves in a cheesecloth bag or wrap and tie in cheesecloth to prevent your guests from getting pieces of clove in their drink!
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Heat all ingredients in a large saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally until sugar is dissolved.
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Serve warm adding some fruit to each glass.
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Note: if it's too hot it may crack your glass.
