Winter Sangria with Red Wine

• Servings: 4-6
• Preparation time: 15 minutes
• Level: Easy

Ingredients

• 1 bottle of dry red wine (recommended: Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva available at vinosylicores.com)
• 1 cup of natural orange juice
• 1/2 cup orange liqueur (such as Cointreau or Triple Sec)
• 1/4 cup honey syrup (mix equal parts honey and hot water)
• 1 orange (thinly sliced)
• 1 red apple (diced)
• 1 green apple (diced)
• 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 star anise
• Ice (optional)

Preparation

1. Prepare the sangria base: In a large pitcher, combine the red wine, orange juice, and orange liqueur. Stir well.
2. Add fruits and spices: Stir the orange slices, apple cubes, and cranberries into the mixture. Add the cinnamon stick and star anise.
3. Sweeten to taste: Add the honey syrup little by little, tasting to adjust the sweetness level to your preference.
4. Refrigerate: Let the sangria sit in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to blend.
5. Serving: Serve in glasses over ice, or chilled if desired. Garnish each glass with an orange slice or cranberry.