Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bottle medium-bodied red wine (Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon)
- 1 large apple, sliced
- 1 large pear, sliced
- 1 orange, sliced
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 star anise
- 1/4 cup brandy
- 2 tbsp maple syrup (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Step 1: Slice the apple, pear, and orange into thin wedges, ensuring to keep the peel on.
- Step 2: In a large pitcher, combine the sliced fruit and pour in the wine.
- Step 3: Add the cinnamon sticks, star anise, brandy, and maple syrup. Stir gently to combine.
- Step 4: Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours, or up to 24 hours.
- Step 5: Serve chilled in glasses with extra fruit slices and a cinnamon stick for garnish. Optionally, add sparkling water for some fizz.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness by adding more maple syrup if desired.
- For a non-alcoholic version, replace the wine with apple cider.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Drink, Cocktail
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: Spanish, Fall
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg