Christmas Spirit!
MULLED WINE
2 cups apple cider 1 bottle red wine, such as Cabernet Sauvignon 1/4 cup honey 2 cinnamon sticks 1 orange, juiced 4 whole cloves 3 star anise Combine all ingredients and warm over low heat until steaming. Pour into mugs. Garnish with orange peel, if desired. |
HOLIDAY PUNCH WITH CRANBERRIES
1 (750ml) bottle of cold dry sparkling wine (brut Prosecco, Cava or Californian) 3 cups of cold ginger ale 2 Tbsp) orange liqueur (e.g., Triple Sec) 8 fresh basil leaves (if desired) 30 frozen cranberries (if desired) Pour the sparkling wine into a punch bowl. Slowly add in the ginger ale and the orange liqueur. Add the basil and frozen cranberries (if using) or a few handfuls of ice. |