Happy Fall! Missouri Wine is great, but these 3 easy winetails make it even better. Try them out this season!

Red Apple Cider Sangria

Ingredients

• 2 apples sliced
• 4 cinnamon sticks
• 1 bottle of Missouri Chambourcin
• 2 cups cold apple cider
• 1/2 cup grand marnier liqueur
• 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 orange wedge

Instructions 

1. In the bottom of a pitcher, add the apple slices and cinnamon sticks. Pour in the wine, apple cider, grand marnier and maple syrup. Stir to mix. Stick it in the fridge for 30 minutes to bring everything together, or longer!

1. To serve, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon on a plate. Rim the glasses with an orange wedge and dip in the cinnamon sugar. Fill the glasses with ice and pour the sangria over top. 

Old Fashioned Wine

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 oz whiskey
• 3/4 oz brandy
• 1/3 oz Missouri Pomegranate wine reduction syrup
• 1 dash angostura bitters
• ¾ oz orange juice
• Orange peel for garnish

Instructions

1. Add the wine and sugar to a small saucepan. 

2. Place the pan over high heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring until the sugar completely dissolves.

3. Lower the heat to a gentle simmer. Cook for 5 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid reduces and coats the back of a spoon like a light syrup. Be careful not to overcook it into hard candy.

4. Let it cool.

5. Stir all ingredients, except for the orange slice, in a mixer with ice. 
6. Strain the cocktail into a lowball glass with a fresh large ice cube. Garnish with the orange peel.

Pumpkin Spice Wine Punch

Ingredients

• 1 bottle of Missouri sweet red blend
• 2 cups apple cider
• ½ cup brandy
• ½ cup pumpkin puree 
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• Ice
• Cinnamon sticks
• Apple slices

Instructions

1. In a large pitcher, whisk together the pumpkin purée, maple syrup, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth.
2. Pour in the red wine, apple cider, and brandy. Stir well until all ingredients are combined.
3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend.
4. Stir again before serving. Pour over ice in wine glasses or lowball glasses.
5. Add a cinnamon stick, apple slice, or sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice for a festive finish.

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