‘Tis the season for cozy cocktails! These holiday drink recipes are sure to help you feel holly and jolly this season.
Mulled wine
1 quart pomegranate juice
1 750 ml bottle fruity red wine, such as Zinfandel
2 cinnamon sticks, 2 1/2 in long apiece
6 cardamom pods
¼ cup honey
Instructions:
Mix ingredients in a slow cooker then cover.
Cook for 1 hour on high or 2 hours on low.
Keep warm on low heat for up to 4 hours.
Holiday sangria
Ingredients:
1 bottle Chloe Cabernet
1 cup brandy
¼ cup sugar
2 cups cranberries
1 orange, sliced
1 apple, cubed
3 cinnamon sticks
Star anise
Fresh rosemary sprigs
1 bottle sparkling apple cider, chilled
Instructions:
Combine red wine, brandy, sugar, fruit, cinnamon sticks, star anise, and fresh rosemary.
For best results, let sit covered in the refrigerator overnight.
Add sparkling cider before serving.
Serve over ice with fresh rosemary.
Holiday Wine Punch
Ingredients:
1.5 liters Bota Box red wine of your choice
4 cups cranberry juice
3 cups orange juice
36 oz ginger beer
5 tsp vanilla extract
Fresh cranberries
Orange slices
Cinnamon sticks
Instructions:
Combine all liquid ingredients and stir well to mix.
Garnish with cranberries, orange slices, and cinnamon sticks.
Serve over ice.
Red wine hot chocolate
Ingredients:
⅔ cup semisweet chocolate chips
⅔ cup Chloe Cabernet
½ cup milk
½ cup half and half
2 tbsp sugar
Pinch of salt
½ tsp vanilla extract
Marshmallows
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients besides vanilla and salt in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
Stir constantly and heat until chocolate is melted.
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and salt.
Serve in mugs with marshmallows.
