Spiced Berry Holiday Sangria

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sugar

• 1 cup water

• 4 star anise

• 20 ea whole allspice

• 4 cinnamon sticks 

• 2 cup cabernet (or other dark red wine)

• 2 cup apple cider

• 4 cups mixed California Giant berries, frozen

Directions:

• In a medium sauce pot, combine all ingredients for simple syrup and bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Turn off heat and let steep 1 hour.

• In a large pitcher, combine wine, apple cider, and mixed berries. Let steep 1 hour.

• Strain simple syrup into wine mixture and stir to combine.

• Serve chilled!