Cranberry Orange Red Wine Holiday Sangria
Cranberry Orange Red Wine Holiday Sangria is a perfect large batch punch cocktail recipe for Christmas and Thanksgiving.
Equipment
- Pitcher
- Measuring Cups
- Knife
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
- 750 ml cabernet sauvignon (1 standard bottle) or other red wine as preferred, such as pinot noir, merlot, or a red blend (see note 1)
- 2 cups cranberry juice
- 1 cup orange juice
- ½ cup triple sec or Grand Marnier, or other orange liqueur
- ½ cup spiced simple syrup or cranberry simple syrup, or regular simple syrup (see notes 2 and 3)
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 6 cloves or large pinch dried ground cloves (see note 4)
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 2 oranges cut into slices
- ¼ cup brandy or bourbon, optional
- 2 cups club soda optional, if you want it sparkling!
Instructions
- In a large pitcher or container, combine all ingredients except for ice and sparkling element (if using). Stir to combine.
- Chill, covered, at least 6 hours, ideally overnight.
- When ready to serve, add sparkling element (if desired) and serve over ice.
Notes
- Because we are adding so many flavors to the wine, it is best to use something cheap but also a varietal that you like. I prefer cabernet sauvignon as I like drier wines. Pinot noir or merlot are best for a fruitier and lighter base. A red blend works perfectly here as well!
- Get our recipe for Spiced Simple Syrup - you can also use a plain simple syrup, Cranberry Simple Syrup, Orange Simple Syrup, or Cinnamon Simple Syrup. I love this spiced version because it brings warmth from a mix of spices.
- Use more or less simple syrup to adjust to your preference of sweetness.
- I like to stick the cloves into the orange slices so that they are not floating freely, which would make them easy to swallow. Plus it looks so pretty!
- Sangria needs to chill for all the flavors to blend. It is best to chill overnight if possible.