Combine Zinfandel, cloves, star anise, 4 cinnamon sticks, and ginger in a large pot. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Strain mixture; discard spices. Stir orange juice, orange and apple slices, and cranberries into strained mixture. Chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
Recipe
Author
Hy-Vee Test Kitchen
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Description
This red wine drink embodies warm mulling spices and refreshing citrus, apples and cranberries.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 8
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (750-ml.) bottle red Zinfandel | ||
| 10 whole cloves | ||
| 10 star anise | ||
| 4 cinnamon sticks, plus additional for garnish | ||
| 2 oz. fresh ginger, sliced | ||
| 1 c. fresh orange juice | ||
| 1 orange, sliced, plus additional slices for garnish | ||
| 1 apple, cored and sliced, plus additional slices for garnish | ||
| 1 c. cranberries, fresh, thawed if frozen | ||
| 1 (750-ml.) bottle sparkling wine, chilled |
Things To Grab
- Large pot
- Sieve
- Large pitcher
- 8 6-oz. glasses
Directions
Add sparkling wine to fruit mixture just before serving. Serve in glasses. Garnish drinks with cinnamon sticks and/ or orange and apple slices, if desired.
Nutrition facts
Servings
210 Calories per serving
6-oz.
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 10mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 1g
Daily Values
0%
Vitamin A 2%
0%
Vitamin C 50%
0%
Iron 2%
0%
Calcium 4%