Christmas Cranberry Sangria
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4.8
Christmas Cranberry Sangria
Description
This Christmas Cranberry Sangria starts with a cranberry syrup made by simmering cranberries, sugar, water, orange peel, rosemary, and star anise. The syrup is strained to extract deep cranberry flavor and infused spices. Once cooled, it combines with prosecco and soda water, creating a refreshing, sparkling cocktail.
The drink’s profile balances the tangy tartness of cranberries with citrus brightness from the orange peel and warming herbal aromas from rosemary and star anise. Fresh orange slices and rosemary sprigs added to the sangria contribute both visually and flavor-wise, accentuating the holiday theme.
Served over ice in a large jug or pitcher, this sangria is suitable for festive gatherings. Its combination of sparkling prosecco and aromatic syrup makes it an inviting seasonal drink that pairs well with a variety of holiday dishes or can be enjoyed on its own as a celebratory beverage.
Ingredients
Cranberry syrup
- 3 cups Cranberry frozen or fresh
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 pieces orange peel
- 1 prig rosemary
- 2 star anise
Christmas Cranberry Sangria
- cranberry syrup
- 1 bottle prosecco
- 2-3 cups soda water or club soda
- rosemary fresh
- Orange slices
Instructions
Cranberry syrup
- To make the syrup, combine all the ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes until the cranberries are soft and the mixture has reduced slightly.
- Remove from the heat and strain through a sieve, pushing down on the cranberries with the back of a spoon to get out all the juice. Allow the syrup to cool completely.
Christmas Cranberry Sangria
- Fill a large jug with ice and pour over the cranberry syrup.
- Add the orange slices and rosemary then top with the Prosecco and soda water and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 161 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 161kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 114mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 25IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 5.4mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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