Brambleberry Mulled Wine

A medley of strawberries, blueberries and dark sweet cherries are simmered in a mulled wine infused with warm spices of cinnamon, clove, ginger and cardamom.

Total Time:

Servings:
10

Ingredients

20 each cloves, whole

4 each cinnamon sticks

2 Tbsp green cardamom pods, cracked

6 Tbsp ginger, whole, ⅛” slices

1.5 liters shiraz

3 cups apple cider

2 cups DOLE Whole Blackberries, puréed

2 cups Frozen DOLE Whole Blueberries

4 cups Frozen DOLE Dark Sweet Cherries

2 cups DOLE Chef-Ready Cuts Diced Strawberries

Directions

In a large sauce pot, combine whole cloves, cinnamon sticks, green cardamom pods, ginger, Shiraz, apple cider and blackberry purée. Bring to a low simmer over low heat.
Let mixture simmer for 10 minutes; remove from heat.
In a large pitcher, add frozen blueberries, cherries and diced strawberries. Using a strainer, pour mulled wine over frozen berries to cool rapidly.
Place beverage in refrigerator to cool completely.
Pour 8-12 fl. oz. in a microwavable container.
Warm 1-2 minutes on high; stir and serve.