Have you ever noticed how drinking something warm makes you feel all cozy and good inside? It’s the reason I love warm cider on a crisp Fall day or hot chocolate after a day of skiing, and this Mulled Wine during the frosty holiday season!
A festive cocktail is always in order during the holidays, so I decided to create one by working with fresh cranberries. I just love this combination of tart cranberries and fragrant rosemary. It’s absolutely perfect for the holidays!
A slow cooker is the easiest way to make this concoction, especially during the holidays. When you’re serving a warm, seasonal drink like mulled wine, it makes it more approachable for your guests. A Crock Pot filled with an irresistible warm-spiced drink, a collection of glasses, a ladle or pitcher to pour and you have yourself a festive drink station.
Fresh Cranberry-Orange Mulled Wine with Rosemary
A festive cocktail that will warm your guests up during this holiday season
ingredients:
- 1 bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon
- 1 1/2 cups Brandy
- 2 oranges sliced
- 1 cup cranberry juice
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 tbsp of cloves
- 1/3 cup agave syurp
- 6 sprigs of Rosemary (plus a few extra for garnish)
- 2 cinnamon sticks (plus a few extra for garnish)
instructions
- Combine all ingredients into a large pot
- Use a peeler to carve out orange curls for garnish before placing orange slices into the pot
- Bring to a quick boil, then reduce to a low simmer for 10 minutes
- Stir gently, garnish with fresh cranberries and rosemary sprigs
- Serve warm in glasses or mugs
So curl up with a warm glass of this perfectly sweet and spiced Cranberry-Orange Mulled Wine. One sip and you will see why this should be your official cocktail of the holiday season!
Happy Holidays!
XOXO
