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Apple Cider Sangria

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This festive holiday cocktail is just enough cheer to get you in the holiday spirit. As I have stated before, give me apples over pumpkin any day and this drink trumps a pumpkin spice latte in my book! I made a pitcher and brought it to Thanksgiving. It was so delicious that I made another one and enjoyed a glass while I decorated my Christmas tree.

This recipes serves 4-6 people.

INGREDIENTS:

1 bottle of Pinot Grigio – I used Cupcake, which gave a nice sweet pear flavor
2 1/2 cups apple cider
1 cup club soda
1/2 cup apple whiskey
2 large honey crisp apples, diced – I left the skins on so I could tell which was apple and which was pear
3 Bosc pears, peeled and diced

DIRECTIONS:

Combine liquid ingredients together into a pitcher and stir well. Add in fruit. Chill for a few hours or over night to let the flavors blend into amazing apple goodness!

 

Adult Gummies

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If you are ever stumped on a quick, easy and stunning DIY gift for friends or family, have I got the solution for you – WINE GUMMIES!

16174630_610040849202947_8720553889943144396_nNow, in all honesty, you can make these gummies with any drink you choose. I used a pink moscato for my trial batch. Next will probably be a prosecco batch. You can also use any silicone mold shape to fit your occasion, and you can use candy flavoring to give your gummies a punch. Many recipes I found online include a Sparkling Wine candy flavoring – which you can order via online.

16142884_610053099201722_1710798348249301483_nIngredients:
1 c. Wine or drink of choice
1/2 c. sugar
6 packets of gelatin
1 drop food coloring (optional)
1 dram candy oil flavoring (optional)

16265821_610056119201420_7831798085563844279_nDirections:
In a medium saucepan over low heat wine and sugar until the sugar is dissolved. Add in food coloring and candy oil and stir until combined. Add in 1 packet of gelatin at a time and stir to combine. Do not let the mixture boil if you want to keep some alcohol content in the gummies. Pour into a spouted measuring cup and pour gently into silicone molds. Place in fridge for 30 minutes to set.

16266353_610054185868280_1082385457873494378_nKeep in mind:
– 5 packets of gelatin will make less chewy gummies
– Lots of stirring creates bubbles/foam on top – spoon off mixture before pouring into molds to create clear gummies
– Mixture sets fast so you need to work quickly
– Keep refrigerated