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Three glasses of holiday sangria surrounded by Christmas decorations.
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Spiced Holiday Sangria

Seasonally spiced red sangria is the cocktail of the holiday season. It's fruity and punchy, but also just sophisticated enough - AKA it's going to make everyone happy! Make a large batch and serve in a punch bowl as the centerpiece of your holiday table. 
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6
Author Danielle Esposti

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 orange sliced into wedges
  • 1 apple cubed
  • 1 c cranberries
  • ¼ c white sugar
  • 1 bottle dry red wine merlot, pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon
  • ¾ c brandy
  • ½ c orange juice
  • ½ c cranberry juice
  • 1 tsp whole cloves
  • 2 whole star anise
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 8 cardamom pods lightly crushed

Instructions

  • Add the oranges, apples, cranberries and fruit to a pitcher, along with the sugar. Use a wooden spoon to stir the sugar into the fruit and gently crush it.
  • Add wine, brand, orange juice, and cranberry juice to the pitcher; stir until the sugar completely dissolves.
  • Add the whole cloves, cardamom pods, and cinnamon sticks. Stir once more, then chill at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  • Pour over ice, top with fruit, and serve.