Description
Make this Cranberry Citrus Sangria for your next holiday gathering. It is a bright, festive drink that is simple to prepare. You will love how easy it is to serve a crowd with this recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bottle (750ml) dry red wine (like Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon)
- 1 cup cranberry juice
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup brandy or orange liqueur (optional)
- 1 orange, sliced
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 crisp apple, chopped
- 1/4 cup sugar or sweetener (adjust to taste)
- Ice
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, combine the red wine, cranberry juice, orange juice, and brandy or liqueur, if using.
- Stir in the sugar until it dissolves.
- Add the sliced orange, cranberries, and chopped apple to the pitcher.
- Stir all the ingredients together gently.
- Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
- When ready to serve, fill glasses with ice.
- Pour the sangria over the ice, making sure to include some of the fruit in each serving.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the party!
Notes
- You can substitute the red wine with a dry white wine for a lighter version.
- If you skip the brandy, the drink will still be delicious.
- Taste the mixture before chilling and add more sugar if your fruit is tart.
- Prepare this recipe a day ahead for the best flavor development.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Infusion/Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (approx. 6 oz)
- Calories: Varies based on wine and added sugar
- Sugar: Varies
- Sodium: Low
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Varies
- Fiber: Trace
- Protein: Trace
- Cholesterol: 0mg