Giddy Up

(VOGA)

This cocktail is a cross between a sangria and a spiced wine.  Sweet with a hint of spice.

Cook Time:

Prep Time:

Total Time:10 min

Servings: 15

Ingredients:

3-4 Fresh figs, sliced (or 1 cup dried figs)

1-2 Fresh gala apples, sliced

1 Lemon, sliced

2 Bottles VOGA Italia Merlot

3 cup Sparkling apple cider

1 cup Orange juice

1/2 cup Brandy

1/2 cup Dark spiced rum

4 Cinnamon sticks

5 Whole cloves

Preparation:

Slice apples and insert whole cloves directly into the fruit.

Combine all fruit slices in a glass pitcher and slowly pour in brandy and wine. Cover and chill from 2-24 hours (the longer, the better!).

Before serving, add sparkling cider and orange juice. Stir gently and serve over ice.