Description
Celebrate the holidays with a refreshing and festive Red Wine Sangria, blending Merlot, cranberry and orange juices, brandy, and fresh fruits. This easy-to-make sangria is chilled and lightly fizzed with lemon-lime soda for a perfect party drink that’s aromatic and full of seasonal flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 750 ml Merlot or red wine of choice
- 2 1/2 cups cranberry juice
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup simple syrup
- 1/2 cup blackberry brandy
- 1/2 cup Chambord
Fruit and Garnishes
- 2 oranges, sliced
- 1 cup cranberries
- 6 cinnamon sticks
- rosemary sprigs, for garnish
Finishing Touch
- 2 cups lemon-lime soda
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large pitcher, combine the Merlot or red wine, cranberry juice, orange juice, simple syrup, blackberry brandy, Chambord, sliced oranges, cranberries, and cinnamon sticks. Stir gently to blend all the flavors harmoniously.
- Chill: Place the pitcher in the refrigerator and chill for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully and intensify.
- Add Soda and Serve: Just before serving, add ice to the pitcher and pour in the lemon-lime soda. Stir gently to incorporate the fizzy soda into the sangria.
- Garnish: Pour the sangria into glasses and garnish each with a fresh rosemary sprig for an aromatic and festive presentation that enhances the holiday spirit.
Notes
- This sangria is best prepared ahead to let the flavors develop fully.
- Use fresh, high-quality red wine such as Merlot for optimal taste.
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute the red wine and brandies with additional cranberry and orange juices.
- Adjust the sweetness by modulating the amount of simple syrup according to your taste.
- Add sparkling water instead of lemon-lime soda for a less sweet fizz.
