Mulled Cranberry Wine

Submitted by Charlotte J

"Double this up for the holidays."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups Ocean Spray 100% cranberry juice, blend
• 1 1⁄2 cups dry red wine
• 3⁄4 teaspoon lemon peel
• 3⁄4 teaspoon grated orange peel
• 6 whole cardamom
• 6 cloves
• 2 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks
• 6 ounces absolut citron lemon-flavored vodka (optional)
• 1⁄4 cup ocean spray craisins dried sweetened cranberries
• 2 tablespoons slivered almonds

directions

1. Combine all ingredients except vodka, sweetened dried cranberries and almonds in a large saucepan.
2. Heat to boiling, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
3. Strain punch to remove spices.
4. Stir in vodka, if desired.
5. Place 1 tablespoon sweetened dried cranberries and 1 1/2 teaspoons almonds in bottom of each punch glass or mug.
6. Pour mulled wine over mixture.