Hottie Sangria

• 3 1/4 cups rioja (Spanish red wine)
• 3 1/4 cups white wine
• 1 cup brandy
• 1 orange, sliced
• 1 cup frozen cherries
• 1 cup frozen peaches
• 2 cinnamon sticks, plus 1 for each glass for garnish
• 1/2 cup simple syrup*

1. Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker.
2. Cook on high setting for 1 hour.
3. Reduce to warm to hold temperature.
4. Place a cinnamon stick in each glass and ladle warm sangria into glasses.
5. Be sure to include some fruit in the glasses.
6. *Cook's note: To make simple syrup, combine 1/2 cup sugar with 1/2 cup water in a saucepan.
7. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer.
8. Stirring occasionally, simmer for 5 minutes or until sugar is dissolved.

rioja, white wine, brandy, orange, frozen cherries, peaches, cinnamon sticks, simple syrup

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sandra-lee/hottie-sangria-recipe.html (may not work)