Holiday Sangria

Serves 6-8

• 1 bottle red wine, like pinot noir or zinfandel

• 1 botte sparkling apple cider

• 1 cup apple brandy

• 1⁄4 c simple syrup

• 2 c cranberries

• 1 orange, sliced

• 1 apple, cored and diced

• 2-3 cinnamon sticks

• 5-6 star anise pods

• Sprigs of rosemary, for garnish

Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher. Stir to mix then refrigerate until chilled, or even better, overnight. Serve over ice. Garnish with rosemary sprigs.