Name: Christmas Sangria
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 12 Servings
Cuisine: American

March 4, 2026

Enjoy this Christmas Sangria recipe after a long day of holiday fun. With notes of pomegranate, cranberries, and cinnamon, this sangria recipe puts a wintery twist on a summer classic. This Christmas sangria only takes two steps. Combine, serve, and enjoy!

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Christmas Sangria

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In a large pitcher, combine the wine, pomegranate syrup, oranges, apples, cranberries, pomegranate arils and cinnamon sticks.

Chill for at least four hours.

Stir in the sparkling cider.

Serve with rosemary sprigs for garnish.

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Chill Your Ingredients First 🧊
Pre-chill the white wine and sparkling cider in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before mixing to ensure your sangria stays refreshingly cold without diluting from excess ice.
Toast Your Cinnamon Sticks 🤎
Lightly toast the cinnamon sticks in a dry skillet for 30 seconds before adding to release their essential oils and intensify the warm, spiced flavor throughout the sangria.
Macerate Fruit Before Serving ⏱️
Combine the diced apples, oranges, and cranberries with the Torani Pomegranate syrup 30 minutes ahead of time so they absorb the syrup and release their natural juices into the mixture.
Fresh Pomegranate Arils Last ✨
Add pomegranate arils immediately before serving rather than earlier—this preserves their jewel-like appearance and prevents them from becoming soft or discoloring the sangria.
Rosemary as Garnish and Flavor 🌿
Use one rosemary sprig per glass as both an elegant garnish and a flavor infuser; the warmth of the drink will gently release its aromatic oils as guests sip.

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