Spiced Winter Sangria
Total Time: 04h 20m
Hands-on Time: 00h 20m
Makes: 6 - 8 servings
A quick and easy spiced simple syrup with cinnamon, cloves and cardamom adds the perfect warmth and spice to this winter red wine sangria. It’s also infused with fresh fruit, so it tastes best once it’s had several hours to sit in the refrigerator. Overnight is best if you have the time!
Note: This recipe has been revised from its original posting.
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Ingredients
- For the Spiced Simple Syrup:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 6 Simply Organic® Whole Cloves
- 4 Simply Organic® Cinnamon Sticks
- 1/2 teaspoon Simply Organic® Ground Cardamom
- For the Sangria:
- 1 bottle (750 mL) dry red wine (such as Tempranillo, Rioja or Merlot)
- 1/4 cup brandy
- 1 orange, thinly sliced
- 1 red apple, cored and thinly sliced
- 1/2 lemon, thinly sliced
- Simply Organic® Cinnamon Sticks, for garnish (optional)
- Fresh rosemary sprigs, for garnish (optional)
Directions
- Make the Spiced Simple Syrup: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, water, cloves, cinnamon sticks and cardamom. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring just until sugar dissolves, then remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. Strain through a fine mesh sieve.
- Make the Sangria: Into a large pitcher, add simple syrup, red wine, brandy, orange, apple and lemon, and stir well to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight before serving. Optional: garnish each glass with a cinnamon stick and rosemary sprig.
