MULLED WINE MARGARITAS

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These margarita wine cocktails are so fun, festive and unique. This favorite holiday beverage has complex flavors and warms the soul-it's the ultimate Christmas drink! -Becky Hardin, St. Peters, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings (1-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

8 whole peppercorns
8 whole allspice
4 whole cloves
3 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
1 bottle (750 milliliters)malbec or other dry red wine
2 cups apple cider or juice
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup agave nectar
1/4 cup tequila (preferably Exotico Reposado)
1/4 cup orange liqueur
1/4 cup orange juice
1 large navel orange, sliced
Optional: Orange slices, sea salt, sugar and orange zest

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, combine peppercorns, allspice, cloves and cinnamon sticks over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add wine, cider, brown sugar, agave, tequila, orange liqueur, orange juice and orange slices. Bring just to a simmer (do not boil). Reduce heat; simmer gently, covered, until flavors are blended, about 1 hour, stirring to dissolve sugar. Strain; discarding solids. Return mixture to pan; keep warm on low until serving., If desired, using orange slices, moisten rims of glasses. Set aside orange slices for garnish. Combine salt, sugar and zest on a plate; hold each glass upside down and dip rim into salt. Pour warmed margaritas into prepared glasses. Garnish with orange slices. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 14mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.