Recipes by Shannon Michelle | Photos by Amanda Rosenblatt | Shot on location at 36 Granada, St. Augustine. As fall settles into winter and gathering season arrives, there's nothing quite like wrapping your hands around a warm drink that brings comfort from the first sip. Shannon Michelle has created four holiday-perfect beverages, from rich dark cherry hot chocolate to wellness-inspired golden milk colada, each with an optional boozy twist for your seasonal celebrations. All

This traditional mulled wine gets an upgrade with pomegranate juice, fresh sage and a splash of whiskey for extra warmth. The key is keeping the heat gentle so the alcohol doesn't cook off, leaving you with a perfectly spiced and aromatic winter sipper. Photo by Amanda Rosenblatt. Serves 4 Ingredients 1 bottle (750 milliliters) dry red wine (Grenache or Cabernet work well) 1 cup pomegranate juice ½ cup orange juice ¼ cup St. Augustine whiskey 1 orange, sliced into rounds 3-4

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