Quick Tip of the Month: Spice up your holiday party with Cranberry Sangria

We all know sangria is a great summer drink. But who knew that it’s also perfect for enlivening a holiday party? With its bold color, a pitcher or two of sangria will enhance your table as well as your taste buds. Here’s a recipe from Amanda’s Cookin’ blog that adds cranberries for the perfect cocktail:

About one hour before the party, combine the following:

+ 1 (750 ml) bottle Pinot Noir red wine
+ 1½ cups fresh cranberries
+ 2 medium oranges
+ ½ cup simple syrup
+ ½ cup orange juice
+ 1 cup cranberry juice
+ ½ cup Triple Sec
+ Top it all off with club soda (you may not need a whole bottle)
+ Stir and let the flavors infuse for at least half an hour before serving