Festive Holiday Sangria

This delightful Red Wine Christmas Sangria is a perfect drink for holiday parties and gatherings. It combines the rich flavors of red wine, apple cider, cranberry juice, and brandy, with a hint of ginger beer for some fizz. The addition of fresh fruits and cinnamon lends a festive touch, making it a colorful and flavorful cocktail to enjoy during the holiday season.

Festive Holiday Sangria

A festive and flavorful sangria with red wine, apple cider, cranberry juice, brandy, and ginger beer, garnished with fresh fruits and cinnamon for a holiday twist.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 3 oz. dry red wine (cabernet sauvignon recommended)
  • 1.50 oz. apple cider
  • 1 oz. 100% cranberry juice
  • 0.25 oz. brandy
  • 3 oz. ginger beer, chilled
  • 2 thin orange slices
  • 1 thin granny smith apple slice
  • 1 thin pear slice
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 0.25 - 0.50 cup fresh cranberries

Instructions

  1. In a large pitcher, mix together the red wine, apple cider, cranberry juice, brandy, orange slices, apple slice, pear slice, cinnamon sticks, and fresh cranberries.
  2. Refrigerate the mixture until ready to serve.
  3. When ready to serve, stir in the chilled ginger beer.
  4. Pour the sangria into a festive Christmas glass and enjoy!