Cranberry Peach Sangria

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup water

• 1/2 cup sugar

• 4 cups 100% cranberry juice

• 1-750 ml bottle light bodied red wine

• 1/2 cup Conitreau, Grand Mariner or other orange-flavored liqueur

• 2 peaches peeled and cut into slices

• 1 orange thinly sliced

• 1 cup frozen cranberries (optional garnish)

In a small saucepan over medium heat, dissolve the sugar in the water to create a simple syrup.

Combine simply syrup, wine, Conitreau, cranberry juice, peaches and orange slices in a large pitcher and let stand at room temperature for 3 hours, then refrigerate until chilled.

When chilled and ready to serve, add frozen cranberries.

Recipe Courtesy: Cranberry Marketing Committee