Author Notes
The punch gets its name from the red wine and sparkling wine used to create it. I’ve always liked mulled wine, but found it a little heavy and syrupy to consider it a “punch.” By adding the sparkling wine to the recipe, it has a nice effervescence that brightens the drink. I also wanted additional depth of flavor, so it combines elements of traditional sangria recipes.
—SooK
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Ingredients
- Cranberry Base
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1 cup
cranberries
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3 cups
cranberry juice
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1/2 cup
sugar
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2 tablespoons
mulling spices (cinnamon, orange rind, allspice, and cloves)
- Wine Addition
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4 cups
red wine (sweet and fruity preferred)
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4 ounces
brandy
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3 tablespoons
orange liqueur (Grand Marnier, Cointreau, etc.)
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1/2 cup
orange juice
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1 cup
sparkling wine or Champagne
Directions
- Cranberry Base
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Bring the ingredients for the "Cranberry Base" to a boil and then reduce to simmer for 20 minutes.
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Strain and cool liquid. Discard used cranberries and mulling spices.
- Wine Addition
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Combine “Wine Addition” with "Cranberry Base." Add fresh cranberries and ice. Frozen cranberry juice cubes can be substituted for the ice cubes for additional cranberry flavor.
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