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Classic Holiday Sangria Cocktail

Classic Holiday Sangria Cocktail Recipe
A festive red wine sangria with Grand Marnier, cranberry and pomegranate juice, sparkling cider, fresh fruit, and warming spices. Perfect for holiday gatherings—colorful, spiced, and easy to make ahead.
John
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Serving Size 6 glasses

Equipment

  • Large pitcher or jug
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Citrus juicer
  • Spoon: For stirring.
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • Glasses for serving

Ingredients

  • 1 bottle red wine medium-bodied, 750ml
  • 0.5 cup Grand Marnier or orange liqueur
  • 0.5 cup cranberry juice
  • 0.5 cup pomegranate juice
  • 0.5 cup sparkling apple cider or sparkling water
  • 0.25 cup simple syrup or honey
  • 1 apple cored and sliced
  • 1 orange sliced
  • 1 lemon sliced
  • 0.5 cup fresh cranberries
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 6 cloves
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 0.25 tsp ground spices cinnamon, nutmeg, or allspice (optional)
  • ice for serving

Instructions

  • Slice apple, orange, and lemon. Add to a large pitcher with cranberries, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and rosemary.
  • Add red wine, Grand Marnier, cranberry juice, pomegranate juice, and simple syrup. Stir gently.
  • Add ground spices if using. Chill in fridge for at least 2 hours.
  • Before serving, stir in sparkling apple cider. Pour into glasses over ice, including fruit and a cinnamon stick in each glass.

Notes

Taste before serving and adjust sweetness as needed. For a lighter drink, add extra sparkling cider or water. Best served chilled and can be made a day ahead.