Our Go-To Holiday Drink Recipes

‘Tis the season for cozy cocktails! These holiday drink recipes are sure to help you feel holly and jolly this season. 

Mulled wine

1 quart pomegranate juice

1 750 ml bottle fruity red wine, such as Zinfandel

2 cinnamon sticks, 2 1/2 in long apiece

6 cardamom pods

¼ cup honey

Instructions: 

Mix ingredients in a slow cooker then cover. 

Cook for 1 hour on high or 2 hours on low. 

Keep warm on low heat for up to 4 hours.

Holiday sangria

Ingredients:

1 bottle Chloe Cabernet 

1 cup brandy

¼ cup sugar

2 cups cranberries

1 orange, sliced

1 apple, cubed

3 cinnamon sticks

Star anise

Fresh rosemary sprigs

1 bottle sparkling apple cider, chilled

Instructions:

Combine red wine, brandy, sugar, fruit, cinnamon sticks, star anise, and fresh rosemary. 

For best results, let sit covered in the refrigerator overnight. 

Add sparkling cider before serving.
Serve over ice with fresh rosemary. 

Holiday Wine Punch

Ingredients:

1.5 liters Bota Box red wine of your choice 

4 cups cranberry juice

3 cups orange juice

36 oz ginger beer

5 tsp vanilla extract

Fresh cranberries

Orange slices

Cinnamon sticks 

Instructions:

Combine all liquid ingredients and stir well to mix. 

Garnish with cranberries, orange slices, and cinnamon sticks. 

Serve over ice. 

Red wine hot chocolate 

Ingredients: 

⅔ cup semisweet chocolate chips

⅔ cup Chloe Cabernet

½ cup milk

½ cup half and half

2 tbsp sugar

Pinch of salt

½ tsp vanilla extract

Marshmallows 

Instructions:

Combine all ingredients besides vanilla and salt in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. 

Stir constantly and heat until chocolate is melted. 

Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and salt. 

Serve in mugs with marshmallows.