Orange

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.

A lovely change of pace from café au lait, cappuccino, or hot chocolate, and lower in fat and calories, too.

The French often serve flavored wine as an aperitif. This one has a base of red wine infused with orange, lemon, vanilla and cloves; it is later mixed with raspberry brandy and sugar. The drink is best at cool room temperature, accompanied by nibbles such as olives, almonds and crudités. It also makes an excellent Christmas present  — just double or triple the recipe, and pour the drink into pretty bottles. Be sure to begin the "winemaking" process at least three weeks before you plan to have the wine or give it as a gift.

A lovely champagne cocktail.