As you know, I have a deep love for white wine spritzers. And I don't want to be a fair-weather friend, but white wine spritzers seem so summertime to me. Where Elsie and I live, it's fall (in case you haven't heard us mention this yet). And yet it's not quite mulled wine weather. So what's a girl to do? Behold friends: cranberry red wine spritzers.
Cranberry Red Wine Spritzers, makes 3-4 servings
Needed: 1 bottle of red wine, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon (or a few cinnamon sticks—I was out) 1 cup chopped cranberries and club soda to serve.
Chop cranberries in half. Then fill to a cup. You don't need them to be finely chopped. In a small pot, combine the wine, sugar, cinnamon (sticks) and cranberries. Bring to a boil and stir to dissolve the sugar. Reduce heat to a simmer and allow to cook for 12-15 minutes until wine has slightly reduced (if youre wine reduces much faster turn the heat down or remove from heat entirely). Allow wine to cool and remove cranberry pieces. Then chill in the refrigerator. When you are ready to serve, fill a glass with half wine and half club soda.
For the cranberry garnish simply skewer cranberries onto a small wooden stick (mine are kabob sticks). Rinse with water and generously sprinkle with sugar. Then freeze for an hour or overnight so the sugar adheres to the cranberries.
I really liked this as a winter replacement for white wine spritzers. This cranberry red wine version felt a little bit more fancy, and the addition of cinnamon made it feel festive too. :) xo. Emma
This looks yummy :)
Hey, you guys have been making more recipe stuff lately, no?
If so, cheers! We love it.
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Posted by: Val | October 17, 2012 at 09:04 AM
Isso me parece muito bom
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Posted by: Samantha Dorabiato | October 17, 2012 at 09:11 AM
Holy cow this looks and sounds amazing! I love cranberry and wine, this is going on my list to try this season!
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Posted by: Kate | October 17, 2012 at 09:16 AM
Cranberries arent so popular in my country...but I will look for it at the supermarket cause I wanna taste your receipe! :) Lovely pic girls!
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Posted by: Raquel | October 17, 2012 at 09:23 AM
That looks delicious! Until I turn 21, though, I'll have to fine an alternative for the red whine. Time to through a small gathering in my dorm!
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Posted by: Caity | October 17, 2012 at 09:29 AM
This looks refreshing and tasty. Plus, filled with anti-oxidants. I love your happy hour posts.
Posted by: heidi | October 17, 2012 at 09:30 AM
Yum! Makes me wish fresh cranberries were available here in Australia just to make those adorable swizzle sticks. Frozen will have to do.
Thanks for another great recipe.
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Posted by: Becky | October 17, 2012 at 09:32 AM
OMG this looks so delicious!
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Posted by: olga | October 17, 2012 at 09:38 AM
this drink.is.perfect. can't wait to try it (soon)!!
Posted by: Crystal | October 17, 2012 at 09:44 AM
Looks delicious! Red wine is my favorite so I am going to have to try this out!
Posted by: Emily Jenks | October 17, 2012 at 09:46 AM
This is such a great idea! I adore mulled wine, but here in FL it is not even time to bring out the hot cocoa! This spritzer is amazing and I will definitely have to try this.
Posted by: Yelle | October 17, 2012 at 10:03 AM
yum. perfect for the holidays!
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Posted by: grace | October 17, 2012 at 10:07 AM
This kinda makes me think of a special drink of Scandinavian called Glögi (in Finnish) and it is usually mixed with red wine. Uhmm I think your recipe would be pretty much tasty like that. Must try :)
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Posted by: Anh L. | October 17, 2012 at 10:12 AM
I'm a seasonal drinker as well! White wine in the summer and red in the winter. Looks delish!
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Posted by: Lili | October 17, 2012 at 10:18 AM
Everything on this site is always so beautifully photographed. I really want to try this even though I hate red wine.
Posted by: Kathy | October 17, 2012 at 10:20 AM
it seems super gnummy!
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Posted by: Irene's Closet | October 17, 2012 at 10:21 AM
Holy crap this looks good! Pinning for later :)
Posted by: Vicki | October 17, 2012 at 10:21 AM
YUM! Never been a fan of red wine but it softened up a bit sounds pretty good. :)
Posted by: Melody | October 17, 2012 at 10:25 AM
Sounds delicious! This could easily be served at a Christmas cocktail party too. Pinning this for later :)
Elise
Posted by: Elise | October 17, 2012 at 10:26 AM
i've been looking for a drink to make for a party that i'm hosting next month - this is perfect!
-ale
Posted by: ale norris | October 17, 2012 at 10:28 AM