Cranberry Orange Sangria
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Cranberry Orange Sangria
Description
This sangria starts with a cranberry sugar syrup made by boiling cranberries, sugar, and water until the berries burst and release their juice. Straining the syrup removes solids, leaving a brightly colored, tart liquid. This homemade syrup forms the base for the drink.
Combining the syrup with a bottle of chardonnay, fresh orange slices, additional cranberries, and a cinnamon stick in a pitcher allows the flavors to meld while chilling in the refrigerator. The cinnamon adds subtle aromatic warmth, balancing the tart cranberries and sweet citrus notes from the orange slices.
Chilling the sangria for 3 to 4 hours before serving ensures that the flavors are well integrated. The result is a refreshing, fruity white wine beverage with festive flavors suitable for social occasions or summertime enjoyment.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup cranberries
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 orange sliced
- 1/2 cup cranberries
- cinnamon stick
- 1 bottle chardonnay
Instructions
- Combine the water, cranberries and sugar in a sauce pan. Bring to a boil for 10-15 minutes, while the cranberries pop and release juices.
- Strain the mixture to remove the cranberries and leave a cranberry sugar syrup.
- Combine the syrup with the orange, remaining cranberries, cinnamon stick and wine in a pitcher.
- Chill for at least 3-4 hours and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 91 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 91kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 0.4g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 69mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 71IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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