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Festive Cranberry Apple Sangria Recipe

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  • Author: Rachel
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Beverage
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This festive Christmas Sangria combines fresh fruit, aromatic spices, and a blend of wines and juices to create a refreshing holiday drink perfect for celebrations. Bursting with flavors of apple, cranberry, orange, and hints of rosemary and cinnamon, this sangria is both visually appealing and delicious, ideal for serving at holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

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Fruit

  • 1.5 cups apple, sliced
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1 navel orange
  • 1 orange, sliced

Liquids and Sweeteners

  • ¼ cup honey
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 2 cups unfiltered apple cider
  • 1 cup unsweetened 100% cranberry juice
  • 1 bottle sweet red wine of choice (750 ml)

Garnishes and Spices

  • Fresh rosemary sprigs
  • Cinnamon sticks

Instructions

  1. Prepare the fruit: Wash and slice the apples and oranges. If using a whole navel orange, slice it as well. Place the sliced apples, oranges, and cranberries into a large pitcher or punch bowl.
  2. Mix the liquids: Pour the sweet red wine, cranberry juice, apple cider, lemon juice, and honey into the pitcher with the fruit. Stir the mixture well to combine all ingredients evenly.
  3. Add garnish and chill: Place fresh rosemary sprigs and cinnamon sticks on top of the mixture for aroma and decoration. Cover the pitcher and refrigerate the sangria for at least one hour or overnight to let the flavors meld.
  4. Serve and enjoy: After chilling, gently stir the sangria again, then serve it cold in glasses with some fruit pieces. Enjoy this festive holiday beverage with friends and family.

Notes

  • Use unfiltered apple cider for a richer flavor and a cloudy appearance typical of traditional sangria.
  • Adjust the amount of honey based on your desired sweetness level.
  • For a non-alcoholic version, replace the sweet red wine with extra cranberry juice or grape juice.
  • Letting the sangria chill overnight enhances the infusion of flavors, but a minimum of one hour works well if short on time.
  • Fresh rosemary and cinnamon sticks can be omitted or replaced with other herbs and spices like thyme or star anise depending on preference.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 180 kcal
  • Sugar: 20 g
  • Sodium: 10 mg
  • Fat: 0 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 28 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

Find it online: https://noodlehearth.com/festive-cranberry-apple-sangria-recipe/