Cranberry Cornucopia Sangria
Celebrate the flavors of the season with Cranberry Cornucopia Sangria, a festive and refreshing holiday drink that’s perfect for gatherings. This easy-to-make sangria combines dry red wine, tart cranberry juice, and sweet apple cider with a splash of orange liqueur for a harmonious blend of autumn and winter flavors. Fresh cranberries, orange slices, pears, and apples add a vibrant, fruit-forward touch, while cinnamon sticks and star anise infuse warm, aromatic spices that feel just like the holidays. Serve it over ice and, for an optional sparkling twist, top it with bubbly water for an effervescent finish. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time, this crowd-pleasing drink comes together effortlessly and can be prepared ahead for stress-free entertaining. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any seasonal soirée, Cranberry Cornucopia Sangria is the ultimate sip of holiday cheer!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 750 ml dry red wine
- 2 cups cranberry juice
- 0.5 cups orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier or Triple Sec)
- 1 cups apple cider
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 orange, thinly sliced
- 1 apple, thinly sliced
- 1 pear, thinly sliced
- 2 cinnamon stick
- 2 star anise
- 1 cup sparkling water (optional, for a bubbly finish)
- as needed ice cubes
Instructions
In a large pitcher or punch bowl, combine the dry red wine, cranberry juice, orange liqueur, and apple cider. Stir well to combine.
Add the fresh cranberries, orange slices, apple slices, and pear slices to the liquid mixture.
Drop in the cinnamon sticks and star anise to infuse the sangria with warm, festive flavors.
Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, stir the sangria gently and taste to adjust sweetness or flavor, if necessary. For a bubbly finish, top off with sparkling water to taste.
Serve the sangria over ice cubes in glasses, making sure to include some fruit and spices for garnish.
Enjoy your Cranberry Cornucopia Sangria at your holiday gathering with friends and family!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
273 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 16 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.1 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.3 g | ||
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 46 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 380 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
