Christmas Sangria Recipe
This effervescent Christmas sangria brings the wintry flavors of cranberry and orange straight into your glass of red wine—festive, refreshing, and exactly what the holidays call for.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 750 ml red Spanish wine, like Garnacha or Tempranillo
- 1 cup cranberry juice
- 1/2 cup brandy
- 1/4 cup triple sec
- Juice of two oranges, about 1/2 cup Or use about 1/2 cup of pulp-free orange juice.
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 orange, sliced into thin slices Half of the slices for the sangria pitcher, and the other half for glass garnishes.
- Orange seltzer water To top off the pitcher or individual glasses
Instructions
- Prepare the fruit: Add whole cranberries and half the orange slices to the bottom of a large sangria pitcher.
- Add liquids: Pour the orange juice, brandy, triple sec, red wine, and cranberry juice into the pitcher. Stir well to mix.
- Chill in the fridge: Refrigerate the sangria for at least an hour.
- Add seltzer & serve: Before serving, top it off with the orange seltzer and garnish the glasses with cut-up orange slices.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Sugar: 10g
