Mealtime Magic: Holiday Cocktai

Here are cocktail recipes to bring out the holiday spirit from world-renowned Italian wine maker, Santa Margherita.

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Holiday Red Sangria

Ingredients:

• 1 bottle of Santa Margherita Chianti Classico Riserva
• 1 large orange, sliced
• 1 large apple, chopped
• 1 large pear, chopped
• Seeds of 1 pomegranate
• 4 cinnamon sticks

Directions:

1. Add fruit to large pitcher
2. Top with Santa Margherita Chianti Classico Riserva
3. Place in fridge for an hour before serving
4. Spoon fruit in glass before pouring wine
5. Garnish with cinnamon stick
6. Add ice to top (optional)

Prosecco Superiore Cranberry Skewer

Ingredients:

• 1 bottle of Santa Margherita Prosecco Superiore DOCG
• 8-10 frozen cranberries
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp water

Directions:

1. Put cranberries on a skewer and rinse under cold water.
2. Dip skewered cranberries in water, then roll in granulated sugar.
3. Place skewers on wax paper and place in freezer for 5 minutes.
4. Fill glass ¾ with Santa Margherita Prosecco Superiore.
5. Place skewers on top of glass and serve.

Optional: For a slightly sweeter garnish, soak fresh or frozen berries in maple syrup overnight, then skewer and roll in sugar.