Christmas Sangria
Christmas Sangria is a festive and vibrant holiday drink that combines the richness of red wine with seasonal fruits and aromatic spices. Perfect for winter gatherings, this refreshing concoction is easy to make and sure to impress your guests. Bursting with flavor and color, each sip captures the essence of joy and celebration, making it an essential addition to your holiday festivities.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bottle (750ml) fruity red wine (like Garnacha or Tempranillo)
- 1/2 cup quality brandy
- 2 fresh oranges, sliced
- 2 fresh apples, chopped (Fuji or Honeycrisp recommended)
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 2 cups sparkling water
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients in a large pitcher.
- Pour in the red wine and brandy; stir gently to combine.
- Add sliced oranges, chopped apples, and cinnamon sticks to the mixture.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to chill and allow flavors to blend.
- Just before serving, add sparkling water for fizz; stir gently to maintain carbonation.
- Serve over ice and garnish with extra fruit slices if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg