Cranberry Wine Punch
Cranberry Wine Punch is a simple large batch cocktail perfect for fall and winter holidays and celebrations.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 small cinnamon sticks
- 1 star anise
- 1 inch chunk of fresh ginger peeled
- 1 slice orange rind about 3/4 x 3 inches
- 1 bottle Llano Estacado Pino Grigio
- 4 cups cranberry- pomegranate juice
- fresh cranberries pomegranate arils and cinnamon sticks for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the simple syrup: Add honey, water, 2 cinnamon sticks, star anise, ginger and orange peel to a heavy sauce pan and place over medium- high heat. Simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring often. Remove spices and chill syrup.
- Add Llano Estacado Pinot Grigio to a large pitcher. Stir in cranberry- pomegranate juice and simple syrup. Stir until well combined. Chill for 1 hour or serve immediately over ice.
- Garnish with fresh cranberries, pomegranate arils and cinnamon sticks.
Notes
Can be made 1 day in advance. Stir well before serving.