Have you ever noticed how drinking something warm makes you feel….well….just better? It’s the reason I love my coffee in the morning, my green tea at night, warm cider on a crisp Fall day, hot chocolate after playing in the snow, and mulled sangria pretty much….anytime!? Although we are currently having a heat wave here in Wisconsin, I know the cold weather is just around the corner. As are the holidays…which brings back delicious memories of a warm cranberry wine I made for Thanksgiving last year. Mmmmmmmmmm.
So when I saw that cranberries had made their seasonal visit back to the produce section, I had to pick some up.
I got to thinking: Is it possible to make the delicious wine from last year even better?? Well, that’s easy. Of course! Just add booze:) I decided to refrigerate mine (like you would sangria) to let the flavors develop.
I served it a few days later….but I’ve since discovered that it’s just as good right off the stove top.
Delicious. Better than last year.
Mulled Cranberry-Orange Sangria
Author: Cathy Trochelman
Ingredients
- 1 cup cranberry juice
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp. nutmeg
- 6 whole cloves
- 3 cups dry red wine (I used a Shiraz-Cabernet blend)
- ¼ cup brandy
- ¼ cup orange liqueur (I used Triple Sec)
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- orange slices
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine cranberry juice, sugar, cinnamon and cloves. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in red wine, brandy, orange liqueur, and cranberries. Bring to a simmer.
- Serve warm.
I didn’t honestly think it could be better than last year, but IT WAS! So good. Beautiful pictures too, Cath.
Thanks Lisa!! And I’m with you – last year seemed hard to beat. Amazing what alcohol can do, huh? 🙂
Looks so yummy, Cathy! Why wasn’t I invited to the tasting? 😉
Oh Meaghan…you are ALWAYS invited to the tasting!! I’d be more than happy to make it again – especially if it means you’re coming over 🙂
That looks wonderful! I actually have a bag of fresh cranberries in my fridse…Super idea 🙂
Hi Lori Ann – Yes! It is a great use for your fresh cranberries…I promise! Thanks for checking it out…and cheers to a tall glass of wine! 🙂
This sounds like it tastes delicious! I have just recently become a sangria fan, but I think this is a definite must try! Thanks so much for sharing 🙂 I found you via Sugar Bee Crafts
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Hi Hilary! Thanks for finding me! I, too, am a recent sangria fan and this one is perfect for cooler weather. Hope you enjoy it!
Hi Hilary! Thanks for finding me! I, too, am a recent sangria fan and this one is perfect for cooler weather. Hope you enjoy it!
This looks soo good! My girlfriends and I are always experimenting with different sangria variations, and this is right up our alley. Thanks so much for sharing!!
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Hi Amanda! You should definitely try it…and I’d love to check out any of your variations! A girl can never have too many options! 🙂
I’ll be sure to link up tomorrow – love the name of your blog 🙂
Looks yummy! I’d love for you to link this up to Do Something Crafty Friday: http://seevanessacraft.com/2012/11/do-something-craft-65/
Wow! This looks like a great winter drink. Especially with Thanksgiving coming up! I’m totally making this. I saw your post on The Girl Creative and I’m glad I saw your link post!
This sounds delicious! Thanks so much for sharing!
Katie
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Oh yes this look super good and sounds pretty easy too.. I didn’t know it was quite that easy actually. I’ll definitely be making this one! Pinned it too 🙂
Can you share which wine you used?