Apple Cranberry Christmas Sangria
This drink is perfect for your Christmas party. It’s easy to make…you just add things and wait…and it’s got all our favorite cozy flavors and warm spices. With the rosemary, the cinnamon sticks, the fresh cranberries, there’s no prettier holiday drink.
Holidays are stressful enough, but you can quickly throw this together and let it chill while you worry about all the other holiday dishes. One less thing to worry about.
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Ingredients and Tools You’ll Need
It might seem like there are too many fruit flavors going on, but just go with it. They blend perfectly. You can use any type of apple; it really doesn’t matter.
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This will serve 5 people. If you’d like to double or triple this recipe, you can make adjustments in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- ½ cup fresh cranberries
- 1 large apple (peeled, cored, and diced)
- 1 stick of cinnamon
- 1 bottle of red wine (750 ml)
- ½ cup apple brandy
- ½ cup black raspberry liqueur
- 1½ cups apple cider
- 1 cup cranberry juice
- fresh rosemary (for garnish)
How to Make
Step One: Add The Fruit
Grab a big pitcher (like, gallon-size big) and something long to stir with. I use a wooden spoon, but whatever works. Take the apple, peel it, and chop it up into little pieces. Toss it in the pitcher with the cranberries and cinnamon stick. Don’t overthink the apple chopping – just make them bite-sized.
Step Two: Add Liquids
Add in the wine, apple brandy, that black raspberry liquor, apple cider, and cranberry juice. Give it a good stir until it’s all mixed up.
Step Three: Chill
Cover up the pitcher and stick it in the fridge for at least 2 hours. The longer it sits, the better it gets. I usually make mine the night before because, honestly, who has time to wait around on party day?
Step Four: Serve
You can do ice or no ice, whatever you prefer. I like to stick a little rosemary sprig in each glass with a few extra cranberries. Makes it look like you know what you’re doing. 😉
Storage Instructions
Store in a sealed container in the fridge. This will keep it fresh and prevent any changes in taste or texture.
If you have leftovers, drink them within 2 days.
Questions and Troubleshooting
You can add more wine or club soda if it’s too sweet. Or mix in some more cranberry juice or apple cider if it’s too strong.
You can try Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon. You don’t have to buy an expensive bottle for this recipe, since the other flavors will mask any subtle notes in the wine.
Yes, try orange liqueur instead of black raspberry, or a different flavor of fruit brandy.
Sure. Try some orange slices, pomegranate seeds, or a few berries. Just be careful not to overload the pitcher so the flavors stay balanced.
More Sangria Recipes
- A triple berry sangria, packed with berries, is light and perfect for spring and summer gatherings.
- This sweet and spicy pineapple jalapeño sangria is made for summer entertaining.
- Fall prosecco sangria tastes like autumn in a glass. You’ll love it!
Printable Recipe
Christmas Sangria
Equipment
- 1 gallon or larger pitcher
- something long for stirring
- serving glasses
Ingredients
- ½ cup fresh cranberries
- 1 large apple (peeled, cored, and diced)
- 1 stick of cinnamon
- 1 bottle red wine (750 ml)
- ½ cup apple brandy
- ½ cup black raspberry liqueur
- 1½ cups apple cider
- 1 cup cranberry juice
- fresh rosemary (for garnish)
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Instructions
- Add fruit. Add the diced apple, fresh cranberries, and cinnamon stick to a large pitcher (at least 1 gallon).
- Add the liquids. Pour in the red wine, apple brandy, black raspberry liqueur, apple cider, and cranberry juice. Stir until well combined.
- Chill and serve. Cover the pitcher and chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. If you want, serve the sangria over ice or plain, garnished with fresh rosemary sprigs and extra cranberries.
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