"Holiday Sangria belongs at your next holiday gathering. It's perfect for entertaining or to bring as a hostess gift...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups water
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1 cup sugar
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2-3 cinnamon sticks
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sliced orange peel (orange part only)
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1 inch piece of peeled fresh ginger
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1 tsp whole cloves
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1/2 tsp whole peppercorns
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1 750ml bottle red wine (merlot or cabernet)
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1/3 cup simple syrup
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juice from 1 orange
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1/4 cup rum or brandy
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1/4 cup orange flavored liquor (triple sec, Cointreu, Grand Marnier)
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sliced oranges, chopped apples (red and green), chopped pears
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frozen blackberries for serving