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Holiday Sangria

Holiday Sangria

A festive blend of red wine, apple cider, citrus, and holiday spices—this holiday sangria is a showstopping batch cocktail for seasonal celebrations.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Course Cocktails
Cuisine Spanish-Inspired
Servings 4
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • - Large pitcher
  • - Sharp knife
  • - Wine glasses

Ingredients
  

  • - 1 small Honeycrisp apple thinly sliced
  • - ¾ cup fresh cranberries
  • - 2 cinnamon sticks
  • - 2 star anise pods optional
  • - 1 bottle dry red wine e.g. Pinot Noir, Merlot
  • - 1 cup apple cider non-alcoholic
  • - ½ cup Cointreau or orange liqueur
  • - 1 small orange thinly sliced
  • **For Serving**
  • - Ground cinnamon + turbinado sugar
  • - Ice
  • - Rosemary sprigs

Instructions
 

  • Add apple slices, cranberries, cinnamon, and star anise to a large pitcher.
  • Pour in wine, cider, and Cointreau. Stir gently.
  • Add orange slices.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 4+ hours (or overnight).
  • Rim glasses with cinnamon sugar, add ice, pour sangria, and garnish with rosemary.

Notes

- For less sweetness, use a dry red wine
- Chill overnight for best flavor
- Star anise is optional but adds great depth
Keyword Holiday Sangria