Christmas Sangria
This Red Christmas Sangria is a festive, budget-friendly holiday cocktail made with red wine, fresh winter fruit, and sparkling club soda. Designed to be made ahead, it’s perfect for entertaining without the extra cost or fuss — just add bubbles right before serving and enjoy.
Servings: 8 to 12
Ingredients
- 6 ounces cranberries rinsed
- 1 orange sliced
- 1 apple cored and cut into thin wedges
- 1 pear cored and cut into thin wedges
- 2 bottles red wine recommend Tempranillo
- 1 liter club soda or tonic water chilled
Instructions
- Muddle the cranberries in a large pitcher. Use the back of a spoon to crush and smash them against the sides of the pitcher.
- Add the orange, apple and pear slices and muddle.
- Pour in the wine and stir. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Before serving, stir in tonic water or club soda. Serve cold.
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Notes
- Make-ahead friendly: Prepare the sangria the day before and refrigerate overnight. Add club soda or tonic water just before serving to keep it bubbly.
- Don’t over-muddle: Lightly muddle the cranberries only. Over-muddling releases tannins that can make the sangria tart and cloudy.
- Wine tip: An inexpensive, drinkable red wine works best. No need to splurge.
- Make it boozy: This sangria is intentionally light, but you can add a splash of orange liqueur like Cointreau if desired.
- For less sweetness: Use club soda instead of tonic water.
- Storage: Sangria keeps well refrigerated for up to 2 days. For longer storage, remove the fruit and keep up to 5 days.
- Serving tip: Keep chilled with an ice bath or use frozen fruit as edible ice cubes.
Nutrition
Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 283mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 62IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg