DASH. OF. THIS. AND. THAT

CRINGLE SANGRIA

 

This is the prettiest presentation of a Christmas drink I have ever seen, thanks to my bartender niece Jenna.  Use a clear glass pitcher and show off the fresh cranberries and rosemary sprigs.  You may substitute red or white wine for the sparkling wine.

 

Ingredients:

2 bottles of chilled sparkling white wine (red or white wine may be substituted)

1/2 cup triple sec

1/4 cup apple calvados

1 cup clear apple juice

juice of one fresh orange or grapefruit (strain the pulp)

1 cup fresh cranberries

a few sprigs of fresh rosemary

a few cinnamon sticks (if desired)

simple syrup to taste (if desired)

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 1.   Stir the first 5 ingredients in a large clear glass pitcher. Taste and add simple syrup if desired.

  2.  Add cranberries, rosemary and cinnamon sticks (if desired).

  3.  Serve with ice.