Description
A festive and refreshing Christmas Sangria featuring a blend of fresh fruits, sweet red wine, apple cider, and fragrant spices, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 1.5 cups sliced apple
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 navel orange
- 1 orange sliced
Liquids and Sweeteners
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 2 cups unfiltered apple cider
- 1 cup unsweetened 100% cranberry juice
- 1 bottle sweet red wine of choice (750 ml)
Spices and Garnishes
- Fresh rosemary sprigs
- Cinnamon sticks
Instructions
- Prepare the fruit: Slice the apples and one orange, and gather the fresh or frozen cranberries. Slice the navel orange as well if desired. Add all the prepared fruit into a large pitcher or punch bowl.
- Add liquids and sweeteners: Pour in the sweet red wine, unsweetened cranberry juice, unfiltered apple cider, lemon juice, and honey into the pitcher with the fruit. Stir everything well to combine the flavors.
- Add garnishes: Place fresh rosemary sprigs and cinnamon sticks on top of the mixture to infuse the sangria with festive aromas and flavor.
- Chill the sangria: Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, allowing the flavors to meld together. For best results, chill overnight before serving.
- Serve and enjoy: Pour the chilled sangria into glasses, including some fruit pieces and garnishes in each serving. Enjoy a festive holiday drink with family and friends.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute the sweet red wine with a sparkling grape juice or additional cranberry juice.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey according to your taste preference.
- Using unfiltered apple cider adds depth of flavor, but fresh apple juice can also be used as a substitute.
- Chilling the sangria overnight enhances the infusion of flavors, making the drink more aromatic and tasty.
- Use fresh rosemary and cinnamon sticks for the best fragrance and flavor impact.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
