Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Holiday Cocktails: Part I

The weather is finally hitting the big chill and with snowflakes in the air, nothing will thaw you out faster than a warm glass of spiced wine! Try out our Choice-tested and tasted recipe now!


Holiday Mulled Wine:
2 bottles red wine
1/4 cup Cointreau
4 cinnamon sticks12 crushed Juniper berries1/2 tsp freshly ground nutmeg
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups water
1 orange studded with cloves

*Put the sugar in a pan with water. Add the cinnamon sticks, juniper berries, nutmeg, and one orange slice. Heat gently to dissolve the sugar. Bring to a boil, then turn off the heat and let stand for 10 minutes to allow everything to infuse.
*Add the liqueur and red wine and heat through gently, then pour into a jug. Add the remaining orange slices and serve.

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