Hot Spiced Sangria

By eliorakiah

Ingredients

• Simple Syrup:
• 2 (750 milliliter) bottles Rioja (Spanish red wine)
• 1 cup brandy
• 1 bag frozen cherries
• 1 bag frozen peaches
• 1 orange, sliced
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 cup simple syrup, recipe follows
• Orange peel, for garnish
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 orange, zested

Details

Servings 12
Adapted from foodnetwork.com

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker. Put setting on HIGH for 1 hour. Reduce to warm to hold temperature. Ladle into glasses from slow cooker. Be sure to include some fruit in the glasses. Garnish with orange peel.

Simple Syrup:
Combine the sugar, water and zest in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer. Stirring occasionally, simmer for 5 minutes or until sugar is dissolved.