Best 2 Holiday Sangria Recipes

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As the holiday season approaches, many people find themselves searching for the perfect festive beverage to serve at their gatherings. Holiday sangria is a delicious and versatile drink that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are hosting a Christmas party, a New Year's Eve bash, or a simple get-together with friends, holiday sangria is sure to be a hit. With its bright, festive colors and its refreshing, flavorful taste, holiday sangria is the perfect way to celebrate the holidays.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HOLIDAY SANGRIA



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Holiday red sangria with brandy and cloves.

Provided by Steve Burnett

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Sangria Recipes

Time 8h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (750 milliliter) bottle Rioja red wine
¼ cup brandy
3 (1.5 fluid ounce) jiggers orange-flavored liqueur (such as Cointreau®)
1 large orange
1 large grapefruit
1 large lemon
1 clove pomander
ice cubes
1 ½ cups lemon seltzer water
2 limes, sliced

Steps:

  • Pour Rioja into a large pitcher. Add brandy and orange liqueur. Cut orange, grapefruit, and lemon into wedges. Squeeze juice into the pitcher. Toss in fruit with rinds. Refrigerate until flavors combine, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Add pomander to the sangria several hours before serving.
  • Strain liquid into chilled glasses of ice. Top with a splash of seltzer. Garnish with lime slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.5 calories, Carbohydrate 33.6 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 1.1 g, Sodium 7.5 mg, Sugar 24.3 g

HOLIDAY SANGRIA



Holiday Sangria image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     beverage

Time 6h20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup sugar
2 cinnamon sticks
1 cup cranberries, fresh or frozen and thawed
2 bottles fruity red wine
1/2 cup orange-flavored liqueur, such as Cointreau
1 Gala apple, cored and thinly sliced, a few slices reserved for garnish
1 slightly under-ripe Bartlett pear, cored and thinly sliced, a few slices reserved for garnish
1 small orange, halved and thinly sliced, a few slices reserved for garnish
1 small orange, halved and thinly sliced, a few slices reserved for garnish
1 tangerine, halved and thinly sliced, a few slices reserved for garnish
1 tangerine, halved and thinly sliced, a few slices reserved for garnish

Steps:

  • Combine the sugar with 1 cup water in small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook until the sugar has dissolved, 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the cinnamon sticks and let cool to room temperature.
  • Put the cranberries in a bowl and add the simple syrup along with the cinnamon sticks. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 24 hours. Strain, discarding the cranberries and cinnamon sticks.
  • Combine the wine, liqueur, and the apple, pear, orange and tangerine slices in a container with a tight fitting lid. Sweeten to taste with cranberry-cinnamon syrup. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours before serving. Garnish with fruit slices and serve.

Tips:

  • Choose the right wine. A fruity red wine, such as Rioja or Tempranillo, is a good choice for sangria. You can also use white wine or rosé, but red wine is the most traditional.
  • Use fresh fruit. The fresher the fruit, the better your sangria will taste. Use a variety of fruits, such as oranges, lemons, limes, apples, and berries.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make sangria. Feel free to add other ingredients, such as spices, herbs, or sparkling water.
  • Make sangria ahead of time. Sangria is best when it has had time to chill and meld flavors. Make it a day or two in advance, or even longer if you have time.
  • Serve sangria chilled. Sangria is best served cold. Chill it in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.

Conclusion:

Sangria is a refreshing and flavorful drink that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With so many different recipes to choose from, you're sure to find one that you love. So next time you're looking for a delicious and festive drink, give sangria a try!

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