Sparkling Red Wine Cocktails

Sparkling Red Wine Cocktails

Serves 8
From magazine Everyday Food January/February 2012
Sparkling red wine cocktails are deliciously refreshing. The citrus pairs well with the slightly sweet Lambrusco.

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 5 1/2 Cups Lambrusco (or other sparkling red wine)
  • 24 Ounces sparkling orange beverage (such as Orangina)
  • 4 to 8 Ounces whiskey (according to taste)
  • 1 orange (cut into wedges)

Directions

Step 1
Mix together ⅓ cup sugar and ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon and spread on a plate. In a large pitcher, combine 5 ½ Lambrusco or other sparkling red wine, 24 ounces sparkling orange beverage, and 4 to 8 ounces whiskey (depending on how strong you want the cocktails). Rub an orange wedge around the rims of eight wine glasses, then dip glasses in cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat. Pour cocktail mixture into glasses and garnish with orange slices.