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:)
Mulled Cranberry-Orange Sangria
1 1/2 cups cranberry juice cocktail
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 tsp cinnamon
4 whole cloves
3 cups dry red wine (I used a Shiraz-Cabernet blend)
1/4 cup brandy
1/4 cup orange liqueur (I used Triple Sec)
1/2 cup fresh cranberries
orange slices
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 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.
Oops! Where are the oranges??
Delicious. Better than last year.
Oops! All gone 
Thanks for taking a peek inside my Lemon Tree Dwelling!
I hope you feel right at home
-Cathy
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
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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!!
I would love it if you would link up at Martha Mondays, open tonight at midnight through Wednesday night!
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~Amanda
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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