Thirsty Thursday is serving up something vibrant, fruity, and perfectly festive. Winter Sangria takes the classic Spanish favorite and gives it a seasonal makeover with cranberry juice, warming spices, and jewel-toned pomegranate seeds. It’s a stunning pitcher cocktail that’s as beautiful as it is delicious — ideal for holiday parties, potlucks, or any gathering where you want to impress with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
Winter Sangria
Recipe by Daily Disher
This seasonal sangria combines red wine, cranberry juice, and brandy with fresh fruit and warming spices — a beautiful, crowd-pleasing drink for holiday gatherings.
Course: Cocktail
/Cuisine: Spanish
/Difficulty: Easy
Servings
4
Prep time
30 minutes
Cooking time
40 minutes
Calories
300 kcal
1 hour 10 minutes
Ingredients
1 bottle red wine
1 cup cranberry juice
½ cup brandy
¼ cup orange liqueur
1 each red apple, thinly sliced
1 each orange, thinly sliced
1 cup pomegranate seeds
1 stick cinnamon
2 each star anise
1 bottle sparkling water
Directions
1.
In a large pitcher, combine the red wine, cranberry juice, brandy, and orange liqueur. Stir gently to mix well.
2.
Add the sliced apple, sliced orange, and pomegranate seeds into the mixture, ensuring the fruit is well distributed.
3.
Immerse the cinnamon stick and star anise into the pitcher for the added flavor and aroma.
4.
Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least two hours to let the flavors meld together beautifully.
5.
Before serving, add the sparkling water into the pitcher and give it a gentle stir to combine.
6.
Serve the sangria in glasses with a few pieces of the soaked fruit, and garnish with additional fresh pomegranate seeds.
Nutrition Facts
Total number of serves:
4 servings
Calories:
300kcal
Cholesterol:
0mg
Sodium:
620mg
Potassium:
400mg
Sugar:
8g
Protein:
6g
Calcium:
60mg
Iron:
2mg