Autumn Punch
Photo: Thayer Allyson Gowdy; Styling: Miranda Jones
“Punch” is a good description of this one–a couple of glasses pack a wallop. Add extra cranberry juice if you want it weaker.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
Simmer spices, vermouths, cranberry juice, and sugar in a small saucepan. Remove from heat and let steep 1 hour.
Step 2
2
Chill remaining ingredients in a large container. Strain spice mixture into wine mixture and chill until ready to serve.
Step 3
3
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.
Ingredients
2 whole cinnamon sticks
5 whole cloves
1/3 cup sweet vermouth
1/3 cup dry vermouth
2 cups cranberry juice
2 tablespoons sugar
2 bottles dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
1 bottle dry, full-bodied red wine, such as Cabernet Sauvignon
1 cup apple brandy
1 cup citrus vodka
1 orange, sliced
1 lemon, sliced
Directions
Step 1
1
Simmer spices, vermouths, cranberry juice, and sugar in a small saucepan. Remove from heat and let steep 1 hour.
Step 2
2
Chill remaining ingredients in a large container. Strain spice mixture into wine mixture and chill until ready to serve.
Step 3
3
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.