Red Wine Sangria

Pin the cloves into the orange peel side of one of the slices to prevent cloves from floating around in your glass and eventually putting you at risk of swallowing a whole clove

I prefer real fruit juice, so I recommend you use fresh squeezed orange juice vs. store-bought unless you prefer no pulp in your OJ

This is more of a fall sangria but can be remixed for any occasion. You'll just want to go with seasonal flavors whether it's the holiday season or summertime. Star anise is a great fall spice. Blood oranges make for a great twist in place of more traditional oranges.

For more of a refreshing summer version substitute a white wine like pinot grigio or sauvignon blanc. Net new, go with a crisp white wine.

I see a lot of recipes calling for triple sec which makes sense since many people have it on hand. That's cool, but for a special occasion like turkey day you'll want to splurge a bit to elevate this Thanksgiving dinner cocktail. Orange liqueur like Cointreau is a great option if you can't find a really good peach liqueur.

Definitely go with simple syrup as your sweetener. Sugar doesn't dissolve well in alcohol. Maple syrup is also another good alternative.

Cognac is brandy so if you have brandy on hand, there is no need to make a special trip to the liquor store. The beauty of brandy is that there are many different flavored brandies out there like apple brandy that you can get creative with.

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