ruby red wine punch

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Oak Ridge, TN
Updated on Jul 12, 2014

My parents served a similar punch at their 25th wedding anniversary party. They used my father's homemade Sparkling Burgundy. This is very good, so if you have guests under 21 or who don't imbibe, be sure to make some with one of the dealcoholized red wines. Sutter Home Fre has some good ones.

prep time 2 Hr
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top
yield 12-14 4-oz servings

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup spring water
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 6 - inches stick cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon whole cloves
  • 1 dash sea salt
  • 3 cups burgundy wine, chilled (or any sweet red wine)
  • 3 cups cranberry-apple juice, chilled
  • - mint leaves or lemon peel twists

How To Make ruby red wine punch

  • Step 1
    In saucepan, combine water, sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes. Strain out spices and chill liquid, about 2 hours.
  • Step 2
    Combine chilled mixture with wine and cranberry-apple juice in punch bowl. Garnish with mint leaves or lemon peel twists if desired.

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