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Holiday Sangria

Irresistible Holiday Sangria Recipe to Brighten Your Festive Cheer

This Holiday Sangria is a festive drink bursting with seasonal fruits and spices, perfect for gatherings and celebrations.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 glasses
Course: Uncategorized
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Sangria Base
  • 1 bottle dry red wine such as Rioja or Merlot
  • 1/2 cup brandy can be substituted with orange liqueur
  • 1 cup fresh orange juice best when freshly squeezed
  • 1 cup apple cider
For the Fruits
  • 2 medium oranges sliced thin
  • 2 medium apples crisp varieties like Granny Smith
  • 1 cup cranberries fresh or frozen
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
For the Spice and Fizz
  • 2 sticks cinnamon whole sticks
  • 3 pieces cloves whole pieces
  • 1 cup sparkling water or club soda added just before serving

Equipment

  • large pitcher

Method
 

How to Make Holiday Sangria
  1. Combine 1 bottle of rich red wine, brandy, fresh orange juice, and crisp cider in a large pitcher; stir until ruby hues meld beautifully.
  2. Add seasonal sliced oranges, crisp apples, tart cranberries, and jewel-like pomegranate seeds, ensuring vibrant color and varied textures throughout the festive mixture.
  3. Tuck in whole cinnamon sticks and aromatic cloves, then stir briefly until the kitchen fills with warm, inviting holiday spice notes.
  4. Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 1 hour—or ideally overnight—to allow all flavors to marry and intensify beautifully.
  5. Just before serving, pour in chilled sparkling water or club soda to add fizz, then garnish each glass with fresh rosemary sprigs for fragrant holiday flair.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glassCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Optional: Rim glasses with sugar and cinnamon before serving.

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