Winter Spiced Sangria

Submitted by FloridaGrl

"A nice, warming drink for winter. You can substitute navel oranges."

 

• Ready In: 4hrs
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 1 pitcher
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 1 cup apple juice
• 1⁄2 cup triple sec (orange flavored Liquer)
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 4 whole cloves
• 3 blood oranges, cut into 1/4 inch slices
• 2 lemons, cut into 1/4 inch slices
• 2 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks
• 1 barlett pear, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 1 (750 ml) bottle fruity red wine

directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher, stir until sugar dissolves.
2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
3. Remove cloves and cinnamon sticks before serving. Serving size: 3/4 cup.