Autumn Kiss

(VOGA Sparkling)

With the leaves falling and season changing, sit back and enjoy with this seasonal drink with just the right amount of spice.

Cook Time:

Prep Time:5 min

Total Time:5 min

Servings: 5

Ingredients:

1 bottle VOGA Dolce Rosso

1 cup Brandy

1 Medium orange, sliced

1 Medium lemon, sliced

1 cup Sugar

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

2 cinnamon sticks

1/2 teaspoon whole allspice

1/2 teaspoon aniseed

1/2 teaspoon whole peppercorns

3 whole cloves

1 cinnamon stick

1 star anise

Preparation:

In a large saucepan, combine VOGA Dolce Rosso, brandy, orange, lemon, sugar and nutmeg

Place remaining spices on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag

Add spice bag to wine mixture

Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally

Reduce heat; cover and simmer gently for 20 minutes

Cool; cover and refrigerate overnight

Strain; discard fruit and spice bag

Reheat wine; serve warm in mugs

Garnish as desired with cinnamon stick and star anise