Holiday Sangria
This festive Holiday Sangria is made with pomegranate juice, Grand Marnier, and seasonal fruits, including apples, oranges, and cranberries. This smooth, boozy punch is perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings and Christmas parties.
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Calories: 269kcal
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Ingredients
- 1 sweet tart apple (sliced thin)
- 1 orange (halved and sliced thin)
- 1 lime (halved and sliced thin)
- ½ cup cranberries
- 3 - 4 Tablespoons brown sugar (to taste)
- 2 cups pomegranate juice
- ½ cup Grand Marnier (plus more to taste)
- 750 ml dry fruity red wine
- Cinnamon sticks (to serve)
Instructions
- Place the apple, orange, lime, and cranberries in the bottom of a large pitcher.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar over the fruits, then use a wooden spoon or muddler to gently muddle the brown sugar together with the fruit, until the sugar has dissolved into it, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Pour in the pomegranate juice, Grand Marnier, and red wine. Stir well to combine. Chill at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Serve in pitchers with cinnamon sticks for garnish. You’ll need a long spoon to serve the fruit, or you can remove the fruit to a bowl and have guests add it to their glasses as desired. The sangria will last, refrigerated, for several days.
Notes
- We recommend Campo Viejo's Rioja Garnacha or Trader Joe's Monastrell for the wine.
- Grand Marnier can be substituted with Triple Sec, Brandy or Cognac, or a blend of each.
- Cranberry juice is a good substitute for the pomegranate juice.
- Pears, plums, blood oranges, and pomegranate also work well in this sangria.
Nutrition
Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 443mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 79IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg
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