Fireside Sangría

MAKES 6 TO 8 DRINKS

Who said rosé was just for summer? Here’s a delicious, sparkling punch to cozy up with on colder days. It makes a refreshing and welcome alternative to the ubiquitous mulled wine at any festive gathering. About 10 seedless white grapes, halved lengthwise

About 10 seedless red grapes, halved lengthwise

1 small orange, finely sliced

90 ml (3 oz.) Grand Marnier or other orange-flavored liqueur

90 ml (3 oz.) aged sweet red vermouth (I like to use Carpano Antica Formula)

170 ml (¾ cup) clementine juice (blood orange juice also works well) 375 ml (1½ cups) fresh, fruity sauvignon blanc (preferably from New Zealand)

1 x 750 ml (25 oz.) bottle of well-chilled sparkling rosé (a pink champagne or rosé prosecco both work well here)

Dried orange slices and cinnamon sticks as garnish

Ice cubes Put the grapes and orange slices into a punch bowl. Pour in the rest of the other ingredients, including plenty of ice cubes, and stir. Serve ladled into ice-filled tumblers or red wine glasses. Garnish each one with a dried orange slice and a cinnamon stick.

A fireside sangría is a sparkling festive punch alternative to mulled wine. The orange and cinnamon combine to give it a traditional festive flavor. With a party-sized recipe, you and your friends can sip on this drink all evening.