Winter Sangria

I had this sangria at a friend's holiday party a few years ago and had to steal the recipe. The cinnamon and cloves just scream holidays and create a great new twist on a classic drink that I usually equate with summer. I served it at a party of my own and it was a hit there, too.

Winter Sangria

adapted from MyRecipes

1 cup fresh orange juice (I used navels)

2 oranges, sliced crossways into 1/4" circles (see picture)

1/3 cup Triple Sec (I used cheap-o brand orange liqueur)

1/4 cup sugar

2 whole cloves

1 cinnamon stick

1 lemon, sliced as the oranges

1 lime, sliced as above

1 750-mL bottle fruity red wine (cheap Carlo Rossi works great, no need to waste the fancy stuff)

Combine all ingredients in a bowl or pitcher; cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight. In the past I've added a bit of club soda right before serving to give it a little zazz.