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Cranberry Sangria

November 5, 2018 by GG 17 Comments

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Cranberry Sangria is an easy cocktail recipe that will warm you up during the holiday season with rich bodied wines and a hint of spice! Red wine, spiced rum and port combine with cranberry juice, fruits and spices for a flavorful easy sangria recipe. #sangria #cranberry #cranberrysangria #easysangriarecipe #holiday #cocktail #holidaycocktail #fruitysangria #swirlsofflavor

Cranberry Sangria is an easy cocktail recipe that will warm you up during the holiday season with rich bodied wines and a hint of spice!

mason mugs with cranberry sangria and cinnamon sticks

Best Sangria Recipe

Cranberry Sangria is a perfect cocktail when the weather turns chilly and cold.

This fruity sangria recipe can be served either chilled or warm and will be fabulously delicious and festive.

Typically sangria is served during the summer months in Spain and Portugal but now you can enjoy this winter version for the holidays too! 

Red wine, spiced rum and port combine with cranberry juice, fruits and spices for a flavorful easy sangria recipe.

A splash of soda added just before serving transforms this into a sparkling cranberry sangria.

With it’s deep burgundy color and vibrant flavors, our easy cocktail recipe is the perfect complement to your Thanksgiving feast and throughout the entire holiday season. 

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Sangria FAQ’s

What is sangria?

Sangria is a alcohol drink that originated in Spain and Portugal.

What is sangria typically made of?

Sangria is a punch that traditionally is made of red wine and chopped fruits.

Sangria can also include other ingredients, such as liquors, juices, sodas and flavorings.

What are some good fruits to add to a red sangria?

Fruits you can add to a red sangria include:

  • Apples
  • Blueberries
  • Clementines
  • Fresh cranberries
  • Lemons
  • Limes
  • Oranges
  • Raspberries
  • Strawberries
  • Tangerines

How to make warm sangria

  1. In large pitcher combine Cabernet Sauvignon, cranberry juice, spiced rum, Ruby Port, lime juice, vanilla extract, tangerines, lime, cranberries and cinnamon sticks.  At this point you can refrigerate until ready to serve or immediately continue to step 2
  2. Transfer sangria mixture to large saucepot
  3. Simmer over medium heat until heated through
  4. Add lemon lime soda
  5. Transfer to heatproof pitcher or serve in crockpot set on low

Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips

  • Use your favorite full-bodied red wine
  • Substitute Bourbon for the spiced rum
  • Make with ginger ale
  • Add fresh ginger

Ingredients you will need to make this recipe

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • cranberry juice cocktail
  • spiced rum, such as Captain Morgan
  • Ruby Port
  • lime juice
  • vanilla extract
  • tangerines or clementines
  • lime
  • fresh cranberries
  • cinnamon sticks
  • lemon lime soda

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If you love this cranberry juice sangria, then you’ll want to try this array of homemade sangria recipes too.

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Basil Raspberry Rose Sangria is bursting with juicy raspberries, fresh basil, lime, Rose wine, vodka, raspberry liqueur and seltzer for a light fruity summertime sangria.

Apple Cider Sangria, the perfect sangria for chilly fall weather, combines the rich intense spiced apple flavor of apple cider with a sweet white wine, applejack brandy and a hint of vanilla. 

You’ll savor every sip when you make Peachy Plum Sangria, a white sangria filled with juicy sweet peaches and luscious plums, moscato wine and Peach Schnapps.





 

 

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Cranberry Sangria is an easy cocktail recipe that will warm you up during the holiday season with rich bodied wines and a hint of spice! Red wine, spiced rum and port combine with cranberry juice, fruits and spices for a flavorful easy sangria recipe.
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Cranberry Sangria
Prep Time
10 mins
 

Cranberry Sangria is an easy cocktail recipe that will warm you up during the holiday season with rich bodied wines and a hint of spice! Red wine, spiced rum and port combine with cranberry juice, fruits and spices for a flavorful easy sangria recipe.

Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: cranberry sangria, sangria
Servings: 12
Calories: 179 kcal
Author: Gwynn Galvin
Ingredients
  • 1 bottle (750 ml) Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 4 cups cranberry juice cocktail
  • 1 1/2 cups spiced rum, such as Captain Morgan
  • 1 cup Ruby Port
  • 1 Tbs. lime juice
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 tangerines or clementines, sliced
  • 1 lime sliced
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 2 cups lemon lime soda
Instructions
  1. In large pitcher combine Cabernet Sauvignon, cranberry juice, spiced rum, Ruby Port, lime juice, vanilla extract, tangerines, lime, cranberries and cinnamon sticks. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  2. Just before serving add lemon lime soda and ice.
Recipe Notes

To serve Warm Cranberry Sangria:

1. In large pitcher combine Cabernet Sauvignon, cranberry juice, spiced rum, Ruby Port, lime juice, vanilla extract, tangerines, lime, cranberries and cinnamon sticks. Refrigerate until ready to serve OR you can combine ingredients in saucepot and proceed immediately to next step.

2. Transfer sangria mixture to large saucepot. Simmer over medium heat until heated through.

3. Add lemon lime soda. Transfer to heatproof pitcher or serve in crockpot set on low.

Nutrition Facts
Cranberry Sangria
Amount Per Serving
Calories 179 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 8mg0%
Potassium 67mg2%
Carbohydrates 22g7%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 18g20%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 112IU2%
Vitamin C 43mg52%
Calcium 17mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

First Published: November 25, 2013… Last Updated: November 3, 2020

This recipe is featured on Meal Plan Monday and Weekend Potluck

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