SPICY APRICOT SANGRIA

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This sweet-tart fruit punch is scented with cinnamon, allspice and cloves, which makes it a fantastic beverage for winter and fall. If you like use, 1 medium red-skinned apple and 1 medium green-skinned apple for even more color.-Tina Bellows, Racine, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
10 whole allspice
10 whole cloves
6 cups apricot nectar
1 cup water
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 cups ginger beer, chilled
1 large apple, cubed
1 large pear, cubed
1 medium orange, sliced
1 medium lemon, sliced
Fresh mint leaves, optional

Steps:

  • Place the cinnamon, allspice and cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag., Place the apricot nectar, water, lemon juice and spice bag in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; cover and steep for 5 minutes. Transfer to a pitcher. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours. Discard spice bag., Just before serving, add the ginger beer, fruits and, if desired, mint leaves.

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