Wednesday, January 6, 2010

12 Days of Christmas: Recipe # 10 Winter Sangria


recipe: Cooking Light

INGREDIENTS
· 1 cup fresh satsuma orange juice (about 4 satsumas)
· 1 cup satsuma orange sections (about 2 satsumas)
· 1/3 cup Triple Sec (orange flavored liquer)
· 1/4 cup sugar
· 2 whole cloves
· 1 cinnamon stick
· 1 lemon, cut into 8 wedges
· 1 lime, cut into 8 wedges
· 1 bottle of fruity red wine

* If you cannot find satsumas at your local grocer, use tangerines instead


DIRECTIONS
· combine all ingredients in a pitcher, stirring until sugar dissolves
· cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight
(10 servings of 2/3 cup each)

Sangria is not just for the those scalding summer days anymore. This recipe will whisk you away to a winter wonderland! These familiar holiday tastes come alive in this Winter Sangria. Mix up your own combination with flavors you enjoy during the holidays. Cranberries could be an interesting addition to this drink.

Drink up!

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