What better way to celebrate the holidays than with a tasty glass of sangria? This fun and easy recipe can be made using any seasonal fruit you like, so it’s great for Thanksgiving, Christmas, informal gatherings, or special occasions. Looking for more Festive drink Ideas? Try my Easy Christmas Punch!
Step By Step Instructions
In a medium saucepan, add the cranberry juice, one cinnamon stick, 2 whole star anise, peppercorns, slices of half an orange, and 1 cup of fresh cranberries. Red Wine: Generally, for red sangria, you should choose a lighter red wine, such as Gamay or Zinfandel, which have low tannins. Alternatively, a fruity red blend will work well too. If you’re looking for a true red wine to use, I recommend Rioja for this recipe because it has a spicy taste and cherry undertones. Another great choice is Tempranillo, which also has fruity undertones like raspberry or cherry. Turn the heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the mixture to a large pitcher and chill until cooled. Then pour in the wine. Add the orange juice to the pitcher. Juice an orange for the freshest flavor, but if you’re short on time, store-bought will do. Next, add the triple sec or orange liquor. I add grenadine for sweetness and richer color, but you can use simple syrup, or if you prefer less sweetness, you can omit it. Just give it a taste and go from there. Give it a good mix, and add the cranberries, star anise, cinnamon stick, orange, and apple slices. You can also garnish with some herbs like mint, thyme, or a sprig of rosemary for a more festive look. Transfer the mixture to the fridge to chill for 1 to 2 hours. Stir the sangria before serving. and serve over ice. This recipe makes enough to fill a 64oz/2 quart/2 liter pitcher In a hurry? Sangria doesn’t require a long rest before serving if you start with chilled wine and flavorful fruit! Using freshly squeezed orange juice will help give it a fresh fruity flavor right away, and the remaining fruit’s flavors will do the rest of the work. Erren’s Kitchen is written and produced for informational intentions only. We are not certified nutritionists, and the nutritional information found on this site has not been assessed or authorized by a nutritionist or the FDA. The nutritional information found in our recipes is offered as an estimate and should not be considered a guarantee or fact. The estimated data is provided as a courtesy and calculated through a third-party online nutritional calculator, spoonacular API. Although we do our best to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered rough estimates. Many factors, such as brands or products purchased and the nutritional fluctuations that naturally occur in fresh produce, can alter the effectiveness of the nutritional information in any recipe. Furthermore, various online calculators provide different results depending on their particular algorithms and nutrition fact sources. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.
