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Festive Christmas Sangria Recipe

Close-up of a glass filled with vibrant christmas sangria, loaded with orange slices and whole cranberries.
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Make this easy Christmas Sangria for your holiday parties. It combines red wine, seasonal fruit like cranberries and oranges, and warming spices for a refreshing, make-ahead punch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (750 ml) bottle dry red wine (like Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon)
  • 1/2 cup brandy
  • 1/4 cup orange liqueur (like Cointreau or Triple Sec)
  • 1/2 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup simple syrup or granulated sugar
  • 1 orange, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1 apple (like Honeycrisp or Fuji), cored and thinly sliced
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary (optional, for garnish)
  • 1 cup club soda or sparkling water, chilled (add just before serving)

Instructions

  1. Combine the red wine, brandy, orange liqueur, orange juice, and simple syrup in a large pitcher or punch bowl. Stir well to dissolve the sweetener.
  2. Add the sliced orange, cranberries, sliced apple, and cinnamon sticks to the liquid mixture.
  3. Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight. This allows the fruit flavors to infuse the wine.
  4. When ready to serve, taste the sangria and adjust sweetness if needed.
  5. Just before serving, gently stir in the chilled club soda or sparkling water for effervescence.
  6. Serve the Christmas Sangria over ice, ensuring each glass gets some of the infused fruit. Garnish with a fresh rosemary sprig if desired.

Notes

  • For a White Christmas Sangria variation, substitute the red wine with a dry white wine (like Pinot Grigio) and use white cranberry juice instead of regular cranberries if preferred.
  • To make this a make-ahead holiday drink, prepare the mixture with the fruit and spices up to 24 hours in advance. Do not add the club soda until serving time.
  • If you want a stronger flavor, you can add 1/4 cup of apple brandy or bourbon along with the brandy.

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