Autumn Punch

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This is an OVERNIGHTER, but can be done in 6 hrs.

  • 10

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp whole cloves
  • 1/2 of a vanilla bean, split lengthwise
  • 64 oz bottle apple-cranberry juice
  • 4 medium plums, pitted and sliced
  • 750 milliliter bottle Gewurztraminer (fruity white wine)
  • Ice cubes

Preparation

Step 1

1. Place cloves and vanilla bean in center of a double-thick 6" square of 100% cotton cheesecloth. Bring corners of cloth together; tie closed with clean string. Pour apple-cranberry juice into a large container or pitcher. Add plums and spice bag. Cover and chill for 4-24 hours.

2. Remove and discard cheesecloth bag. Stir in Gewurztraminer. Serve beverage and plum slices over ice. (Or omit the ice and heat the juice mixture and wine in a 4-quart Dutch oven until hot. Serve in heatproof mugs.)