Combine Zinfandel, cloves, star anise, 4 cinnamon sticks, and ginger in a large pot. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Strain mixture; discard spices. Stir orange juice, orange and apple slices, and cranberries into strained mixture. Chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
Recipe
Drink
Winter Sangria
Primary Media
Description
This red wine drink embodies warm mulling spices and refreshing citrus, apples and cranberries.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 8
Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
---|---|---|
1 (750-ml.) bottle red Zinfandel | ||
10 whole cloves | ||
10 star anise | ||
4 cinnamon sticks, plus additional for garnish | ||
2 oz. fresh ginger, sliced | ||
1 c. fresh orange juice | ||
1 orange, sliced, plus additional slices for garnish | ||
1 apple, cored and sliced, plus additional slices for garnish | ||
1 c. cranberries, fresh, thawed if frozen | ||
1 (750-ml.) bottle sparkling wine, chilled |
Things To Grab
- Large pot
- Sieve
- Large pitcher
- 8 6-oz. glasses
Directions
Add sparkling wine to fruit mixture just before serving. Serve in glasses. Garnish drinks with cinnamon sticks and/ or orange and apple slices, if desired.
Nutrition facts
Servings
210 Calories per serving
6-oz.
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 10mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 1g
Daily Values
0%
Vitamin A 2%
0%
Vitamin C 50%
0%
Iron 2%
0%
Calcium 4%