The Holidays are right around the corner, which means it’s time to start planning the drink menu for all of your holiday parties and dinners! Here are some of my winter favorites:

Sandeman Winter Spice Sangria
• 1 Bottle Of Sandeman Founders Reserve Porto
• 4oz Hiram Walker Original Cinn Cinnamon Schnapps
• 3 Clementine’s, Quartered
• 6oz Cranberries
• 18oz Sparkling Clementine Juice Or Soda
• 6oz Cranberry Juice
• 4 Cinnamon Sticks
• Ground Allspice To Taste

Directions: Combine Sandeman Founders Reserve Porto, cinnamon schnapps, Clementine pieces, cranberries, cranberry juice and cinnamon sticks in a large pitcher. Cover tightly and place in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours. Right before serving, add sparkling Clementine juice/soda
Garnish: sprinkle allspice on top

Mulled Cider Wine Cocktail
• 3 oz. Jacob’s Creek Sweet Red Wine
• 2 oz. Apple cider
• 1 pinch of ground cinnamon
• squeeze of 1 lemon wedge

Directions: Add ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice and strain into a chilled martini glass.
Garnish: lemon wheel