Cranberry Pizzazz

Ingredients

Makes: 18 servings

• 8 whole cardamom pods

• Stick cinnamon

• 12 whole cloves

• 4 cups dry red wine, Sterling Vineyards® Cabernet Sauvignon

• 35 ounces cold water

• 1 can (12-ounce) frozen cranberry juice concentrate

• 1⁄3 cup honey

• Cranberries and orange slices

Directions

Cut 6-inch squares from a double thickness of cotton cheesecloth to use as a spice bag. Pinch cardamom pods to break. Center all the spices on the square, fold up, and tie.

In a large slow cooker, combine spice bag, wine, water, frozen juice concentrate, and honey. Cover and cook on low-heat for 4 to 6 hours or on high-heat for 2 to 2½ hours.

Remove and discard spice bag. Ladle drink into glasses and garnish with cranberry and orange.