Winter Sangria Recipe (2024)

ByJo-Anna RooneyPostedDecember 15, 2015April 19, 2022UpdatedApril 19, 2022

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This Winter Sangria recipe is the perfect winter drink. It is so delicious…red wine with Grand Marnier, brandy, pomegranate juice and fresh fruit all mixed together into one veryfestive and flavourful drink! I’m also sharing a non-alcohol version as well.

This year for the holidays my husband and I wanted to mix up a festive drink we could enjoy at Christmas and all of the gatherings we plan to attend leading up to the big day. So we decided to make a Winter Sangria…full of fresh fruit! There’s just something about red wine, juice and cut up winter fruit that just feels like the perfect drink to enjoy over the holidays and into the bleak winter season.

Perfect for your Holiday Party!

So this past weekend we mixed up 2 batches of this sangria recipe to take over to our friends annual Ugly Christmas Sweater party, and hoped that others would enjoy it as much as we did. And by the end of the night, there was not a drop left, in fact, we were reduced to eating the fruit. But let me tell you a little secret here…the fruit is the best part, it’s basically a wine soaked fruit salad and it’s amazing…the apples are my absolute favourite. Divine.

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I also like to addcranberries as a festive garnish, but don’t eat them…I mean you can, but theytastebitter. They look great in holiday drinks though!

Double the Recipe!

If you’re planning on having a crowd, you’ll want to double this recipe! Also, don’t be afraid to play around with it…add more pomegranate juice or fruit that you like. Serve it in a self serve punch bowl or jugs, and use red wine glasses if your party is more formal, or use mason jars for an informal gathering! Just have fun with it!

Recipe Tips:

Wine: You can use a sweet red wine, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir or merlot. The best though is garnacha (a Spanish red wine)
Citrus: This recipe calls for oranges, but feel free to add lemons, limes or even slices of grapefruit.
Berries:We usually use blackberries, but all berries are delicious: raspberries, strawberries.
More Fruit Options:Feel free to add fruit that you like. Some examples are kiwi, different apples, different citrus, berries, mango, pineapple, peaches or pears.
Non-Alcohol Variation: You can use sprite, club soda or ginger ale.

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Author: Jo-Anna Rooney
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Resting Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 15 minutes
Category: Drink

Ingredients

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Winter Sangria (alcohol version)

1 bottle of sweeter red wine
1 cup pomegranate juice
1/4 cup Triple Sec, cointreau or Grand Marnier (orange liqueur)
1/4 cup brandy
2 tbsp simple syrup
1 orange cut into slices
1 green apple (remove core and cut into chunks)
1 cup grapes (cut in half)
1/4 cup blackberries
1/2 pomegranate (just the arils (seeds))
garnish with cranberries

Winter Sangria (non-alcohol version)

1 – 2 L bottle of sprite pop
1 cup pomegranate juice
1 orange cut into slices
1 green apple (remove core and cut into chunks)
1 cup grapes (cut in half)
1/4 cup blackberries
1/2 pomegranate (just the arils (seeds))
garnish with cranberries

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Instructions

Alcohol Option:

In a large pitcher mix together the wine, pomegranate juice, Triple Sec and simple syrup.
Add the cut up fruit to the wine mix, stir and let sit and chill for at least 4 hours, or overnight is best.

Non Alcohol Option:

In a large pitcher mix together the pop and pomegranate juice.
Add the cut up fruit to the juice mix, stir and let sit and chill for at least 4 hours, or overnight is best.

Cheers!

PIN IT to make later!

Appetizers to serve with your Sangria:

Stuffed Mushroom Caps
Brie Cheese served 6 ways
Cheese Fondue
Pimento Cheese
Charcuterie Board
Classic Cheeseball

Have a delicious day!

Jo-Anna Rooney

Hi I'm Jo-Anna Rooney, the creator, director, baker, maker and home decorator here at A Pretty Life in the Suburbs! I'm sharing a simple home life through fresh and easy recipes and uncomplicated home tips and home decor.

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What are the basic ingredients for sangria? ›

Red Wine

Sangria / Main ingredient

Red wine is a type of wine made from dark-colored grape varieties. The color of the wine can range from intense violet, typical of young wines, through to brick red for mature wines and brown for older red wines.

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What kind of fruits go in sangria? ›

Citrus, pears, cranberries, and pomegranates all make great sangria additions in the winter months. Other favorite seasonal standbys include peaches, blackberries, lime, and cherries. Sangria variations: We love this classic red sangria, but there are countless other riffs on this classic that we can't get enough of.

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Can you leave fruit in sangria overnight? ›

You can make this sangria recipe up to 48 hours before serving it. Once again, the longer the fruit sits in the booze, the more it enhances the flavor of the sangria! This is one drink that you can make ahead of time and it will only keep getting better and better!

Should you eat the fruit in sangria? ›

Whether you are one of those who choose to nibble on some fruit or not, there is no doubt that the sliced fruit served with the Sangria soaks up the flavors and is delicious to eat!

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How do you keep sangria cold at a party? ›

Fill with water and fruit (or flowers, but sangria & fruit are the perfect companions) – stick a bottle inside the milk jug container and freeze! When you remove from the freezer, you will have the perfect spot for a bottle of sangria chilled.

What's a good brandy for sangria? ›

"When choosing a brandy, it is best to go toward a Spanish one made with Spanish grapes," said Trujillo. "I find Carlos I Solera Gran Reserva Brandy to be perfect for sangria." This brandy was aged in American oak casks and has notes of vanilla and caramel.

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How long does sangria need to sit? ›

Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight. The sangria gets softer, sweeter, and much more delicious overnight in the fridge. Top with sparkling water. When ready to serve, top off the sangria with sparkling water.

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What is considered a sangria? ›

Originating from Spain, sangria is a mixed alcoholic drink made with red or white wine. It can also include flavored liqueur, fruit juice, and a variety of sliced fruits such as oranges, pineapples, mango, pears, kiwi, and more.

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