Cranberry Sangria

You guys. It’s cocktail time. It’s been so long. I haven’t posted a cocktail recipe since before I was pregnant. So yes, I’m super excited about this! Not that I am a big drinker or anything, but I have seriously missed being able to have a glass of wine! And what better way to get back to making drink recipes than with one of my favorite drinks, sangria! You need this recipe before Christmas and New Years! Make a double or triple batch and serve it in a nice punch bowl or in one of those fancy schmancy drink dispensers.

Cranberry Sangria

Sangria is so versatile. There are so many possibilities with the type of wine, fruits, juices, and other liqueurs that you can use. I love experimenting! If any of you ever want to have a sangria party, I’m totally down.

This cranberry sangria is the perfect cocktail for the fall and holiday season. Obviously, being cranberry sangria, it’s made with cranberries and cranberry juice, but it also has diced apples and a hint of orange thanks to the triple sec and orange juice. You can add some cinnamon or a cinnamon stick for garnish if you want it to have that spiced holiday flavor.

Cranberry Sangria

Cranberry Sangria
Yield: about 6 servings

Cranberry Sangria

Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

This cranberry sangria is the perfect party punch for Thanksgiving or Christmas parties! Made with red wine, cranberry juice, apples, and orange!

Ingredients

  • 1 (750 ml) bottle red wine (I like to use a zin)
  • 2 cups cranberry juice
  • 1/2 cup orange juice (or apple juice)
  • 1 cup triple sec
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries (can also use thawed frozen if needed
  • 1-2 medium apples, cored and diced into bite-size pieces
  • other fruits to add (optional): sliced limes and/or diced orange slices

Instructions

  1. Add the cranberries and apples to a pitcher. Then pour in the wine, juices, and the triple sec. Stir together. Chill for about 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1 glass

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 231Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 8mgCarbohydrates: 41gFiber: 4gSugar: 32gProtein: 1g

Cranberry Sangria