Winter Sangria

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If you do drink alcoholic beverages, here is a fun, off-beat, winter sipper ;-)  Wanting something different, fresh, yet true to the season, I read up on how to make a winter sangria and came up with my own calorie-worthy recipe.

 

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Sangria is best when left to infuse in a pitcher for a few hours.  However, I have eyed a few bartenders that mix them up on demand.  What the heck.  I'll try too. 

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  • Grab yourself a shaker and fill it halfway with ice.
  • Pour in about 6 oz. of your favorite Pinot Noir.  (I used my new go-to: Cotillion.)
  • Pour in about an ounce of Grand Marnier.
  • Drop in a cinnamon stick and shake.
  • Wet the rim of your glass and swirl it in organic cane sugar.
  • In your glass, toss in several cranberries and apple chunks.
  • Pour the contents of your shaker, ice too, in your glass, top with a slice of orange and enjoy!

Never known as a fan of fruity drinks, this was lovely and I enjoyed it while wrangling three children and unloading our freshly shopped Target bags.

Happy Holidays, Y'all!
MLC