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December 14, 2020

Cranberry Sangria Recipe

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Cranberry Sangria with fresh cranberries, oranges, apples, pears and honey and garnished with a sprig of rosemary will really bring the holiday spirit to any gathering. With brandy and Cabernet Sauvignon, this sangria will have everyone cheering! via @jugglingactmamaCranberry Sangria with fresh cranberries, oranges, apples, pears and honey and garnished with a sprig of rosemary will really bring the holiday spirit to any gathering. With brandy and Cabernet Sauvignon, this sangria will have everyone cheering! via @jugglingactmama

Cranberry Sangria with fresh cranberries, oranges, apples, pears and honey and garnished with a sprig of rosemary will really bring the holiday spirit to any gathering. With brandy and Cabernet Sauvignon, this Cranberry Sangria Recipe will have everyone cheering!

Close up of two glasses of Cranberry Sangria with fresh cranberries, orange slices, chopped apples and pears. They are garnished with a sprig of rosemary and a cinnamon stick.

Who says that you have to save the sangria for summer? This delicious Cranberry Sangria is full of apples and oranges and fresh holiday flavors. It’s the perfect festive drink to serve to your holiday guests, and it’s so easy to make!

Sangrias are perfect for a delightful make-ahead drink option, so you don’t have to worry about mixing cocktails at your next party or get together! Plan on preparing this Cranberry Sangria recipe about an hour before serving to make sure the wine has a chance to breathe and that the fruit can infuse with the wine for added flavor.

Shopping List

  • honey
  • brandy
  • orange and cranberry juices
  • fresh apple and pear
  • frozen cranberries
  • whole cinnamon sticks
  • seltzer water
  • dry red wine such as Cabernet Sauvignon
  • fresh orange and rosemary (for garnish)

How to Make Cranberry Sangria

For the full printable recipe with ingredient amounts, step-by-step instructions and tips, please scroll down to the Recipe Card below.

  1. Add fruit to a large pitcher.
  2. Pour in the honey, brandy, juices, and wine.
  3. Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
  4. Prior to serving, add the seltzer water.
  5. Pour over ice and garnish.

Pro-Tip:  Make Cranberry-Orange Ice Cubes

No one wants a watered-down sangria! My favorite trick for keeping sangria or punch cold but not watered down is to make some ice cubes out of juice ahead of time.  It’s really easy to do. 

  1. Just combine equal amounts of cranberry and orange juices and pour into extra-large ice cube trays filling two-thirds of the way full.  
  2. Add a little extra festive touch with frozen cranberries seeds in each well in the ice cube mold, if you like.
  3. Freeze until solid.
Top down view of a pitcher and two glasses of Cranberry Sangria with fresh cranberries, orange slices, chopped apples and pears. They are garnished with a sprig of rosemary and a cinnamon stick.

Sangria Tip

When you are making this, keep in mine that the longer it sits, the better it will taste! So, if you can make it the day before, you’ll have a super flavorful Cranberry Sangria!

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Cranberry Sangria Recipe

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Holiday Cranberry Sangria

This recipe is perfect for using up leftover cranberries and other fruits to make a fun and festive cocktail that will wow your guests!
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Course: Beverages, Cocktails
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cranberry sangria
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 158kcal
Author: Ang Paris

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Equipment

  • Pitcher
  • Cocktail Shaker

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/4 cup brandy
  • 1/2 cup cranberry juice
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1 large apple halved and chopped
  • 1 large pear halved and chopped
  • 1 cup whole frozen cranberries
  • 2 sticks of cinnamon
  • 1 bottle of dry red wine Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 1 cup seltzer water

Garnish

  • rosemary sprigs
  • orange wheels

Instructions

  • Into a large pitcher add the chopped fruit.
  • Pour in the honey, brandy, juices and wine. Stir to combine.
  • Cover and place in refrigerator for at least 4 hours. (
  • Just before serving, add the selzter water to the sangria mixture.
  • Pour over ice or serve chilled. Garnish with rosemary sprigs and orange wheels

Notes

Pro-Tip:  Make Cranberry-Orange Ice Cubes

No one wants a watered-down sangria! My favorite trick for keeping sangria or punch cold but not watered down is to make some ice cubes out of juice ahead of time.  It’s really easy to do. 
  1. Just combine equal amounts of cranberry and orange juices and pour into extra-large ice cube trays filling two-thirds of the way full.  
  2. Add a little extra festive touch with frozen cranberries seeds in each well in the mold., if you like.
  3. Freeze until solid.

Sangria Tip

When you are making this, keep in mine that the longer it sits, the better it will taste! So, if you can make it the day before, you’ll have a super flavorful Cranberry Sangria!

Nutrition

Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 104mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 58IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
Please Note: I am not a registered dietician. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.

Traditionally, sangria is made with red wine, but you might also like to check out this White Wine Sangria from Minimalist Baker.

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