#MenuMonday: Mulled White Wine Sangria

This week for #MenuMonday we have a yummy recipe for Mulled White Wine Sangria from MarthaStewart.com! This beverage is perfect for any fall celebration and it is a great crowd pleaser. Your guests will love it and you’ll love how easy it is to make!

Ingredients

1 cup water
1/2 cup honey
Zest of 2 lemons, cut into long strips
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
4 whole star anise
4 cinnamon sticks
12 whole cloves
2 bottles dry white wine
1 cup orange Muscat
A Golden Delicious apple, cored, halved, and thinly sliced
1 Bartlett pear, cored, halved, and thinly sliced
2 lemons, preferably Meyer, thinly sliced crosswise
12 kumquats, thinly sliced crosswise

Directions

Bring water, honey, lemon zest and juice, star anise, cinnamon sticks, and cloves to a simmer in a large sauce pan over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, and cook for 15 minutes.

To serve cold: Mix spice mixture, wines, and fruit in a large pitcher. Cover, and refrigerate overnight. Transfer to a large punch bowl, and serve with ice. To serve hot: Heat spice mixture and wines in a large pot over low heat until heated through. Add fruit, and divide among mugs.

Yield: 12 Servings

Original Recipe: http://www.marthastewart.com/315522/mulled-white-wine-sangria

Make sure to let us know if you enjoyed this yummy Mulled White Wine Sangria!

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