Rosy Red Cheeks by Katie Thompson

This drink is excellent for a cold winter evening. Add a few drops of red food coloring for extra holiday color.

Yields about 6 cups

Cooking time: 3–4 hours

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Attention: Minimal

Pot size: 3–5 quarts

2 cups cranberry juice cocktail

16-ounce can frozen orange juice concentrate

1 tablespoon sugar

¼ teaspoon ground allspice

1 bottle dry red wine

1 orange

10 whole cloves

1. Combine the cranberry juice, orange juice concentrate, sugar, allspice, and wine in the slow cooker.

2. Cover and heat on a low setting for 2 to 3 hours.

3. Slice the orange and stud the orange slices with the cloves. Half an hour before serving, put the orange slices in the slow cooker.