Hottie Sangria

Name: Hottie Sangria
Ingredients: 3 1/4 cups rioja (Spanish red wine); 3 1/4 cups white wine; 1 cup brandy; 1 orange, sliced; 1 cup frozen cherries; 1 cup frozen peaches; 2 cinnamon sticks, plus 1 for each glass for garnish; 1/2 cup simple syrup*

8 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

3 1/4 cups rioja (Spanish red wine)
3 1/4 cups white wine
1 cup brandy
1 orange, sliced
1 cup frozen cherries
1 cup frozen peaches
2 cinnamon sticks, plus 1 for each glass for garnish
1/2 cup simple syrup*

Directions

1

Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker.
2

Cook on high setting for 1 hour.
3

Reduce to warm to hold temperature.
4

Place a cinnamon stick in each glass and ladle warm sangria into glasses.
5

Be sure to include some fruit in the glasses.
6

*Cook's note: To make simple syrup, combine 1/2 cup sugar with 1/2 cup water in a saucepan.
7

Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer.
8

Stirring occasionally, simmer for 5 minutes or until sugar is dissolved.