Cranberry Sangria

When you need an easy, festive holiday cocktail, this Cranberry Sangria hits all the marks! It’s packed with fruity red wine, fresh apples and cranberries, and the warm flavor of cinnamon. It can be made entirely in advance so it’s perfect for entertaining! This Cranberry Sangria is a delicious holiday spin on the classic. It includes fruity red wine, fresh cranberries, apples and orange, and the warm flavor of cinnamon sticks for amazing depth of flavor.

Author: Flavor the Moments

Category: Vegetarian

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time:

Total Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 216 kcal per serving

Ingredients

2 - oranges
1 - apple
1 cup - fresh cranberries
1 cup - cranberry juice
¼ cup - brandy
¼ cup - granulated sugar
2 - cinnamon sticks
1 bottle - red wine

Instructions

Slice the apple and one of the oranges, then place in the bottom of a large pitcher and muddle well.
Juice the remaining orange, which will yield about 1/2 cup of juice, and add to the pitcher along with the fresh cranberries, cointreau or brandy, granulated sugar, cinnamon sticks and wine. Stir well and cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight. The longer the flavors meld together, the better the sangria will taste.
Before serving, stir well and taste. Add more sugar if necessary and stir until the sugar has just about dissolved.
Serve with additional orange and apple slices, fresh cranberries and cinnamon sticks if desired. Enjoy!