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Holiday Sangria

Holiday Sangria

This festive holiday sangria combines bold red wine, apple cider, and holiday spices in a crowd-pleasing cocktail perfect for entertaining.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Course Cocktails
Cuisine Spanish-Inspired
Servings 4
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • - Large pitcher
  • Cutting board & knife
  • - Citrus juicer (optional)
  • - Serving glasses

Ingredients
  

  • - 1 small honeycrisp apple sliced
  • - ¾ cup fresh cranberries
  • - 2 cinnamon sticks
  • - 2 star anise pods optional
  • - 1 bottle 750 ml dry red wine
  • - 1 cup apple cider
  • - ½ cup Cointreau
  • - 1 small orange sliced
  • **For serving:**
  • - Ground cinnamon
  • - Turbinado sugar
  • - Ice
  • - Fresh rosemary sprigs

Instructions
 

  • Add sliced apples, cranberries, cinnamon sticks, and star anise to a pitcher.
  • Pour in wine, cider, and Cointreau. Stir gently.
  • Add orange slices.
  • Cover and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Rim glasses with cinnamon-sugar. Fill with ice, pour sangria, garnish with rosemary.

Notes

- Dry red wine recommended
- Add maple syrup for extra sweetness
- Sparkling topper optional for bubbly twist
Keyword Holiday Sangria