Spiced Sangria Kiss

(VOGA Italia)

Hosting a Valentine's Day soiree? This fresh and lightly spiced sangria recipe is sure to get your guests in a festive mood. The punch can sit over night to let the flavors really meld together.

Cook Time:2 hours

Prep Time:15 min

Total Time:2 hours15 min

Servings: 15

Ingredients:

2 bottles VOGA Italia Merlot

3-4 fresh figs, sliced (or 1 cup dried figs)

1-2 fresh gala apples, sliced

1 cup of cherries

2-3 oranges, sliced (not peeled)

1 lemon, sliced

3 cups sparkling apple cider

1 cup orange juice

? cup brandy

? cup dark spiced rum

4 cinnamon sticks

5 whole cloves

Preparation:

Slice apples and insert whole cloves directly into the fruit.

Combine all fruit slices in a glass pitcher and slowly pour in brandy and wine. Cover and chill from 2-24 hours (the longer, the better)

Before serving, add sparkling cider and orange juice.

Stir gently and serve over ice.