Holiday Sangria

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Resting Time

    4 hrs

  • Total Time

    4 hrs 5 mins

  • Servings

    8 cocktails

  • Calories

    1597 kcal

  • Course

    Drinks

  • Cuisine

    Spanish

Holiday Sangria

Classic Spanish sangria gets a winter twist with this easy cocktail recipe! A bold red wine steeps with seasonal citrus, warming spices and aromatic rosemary for a cozy take on the classic. Make in a big pitcher for fuss-free entertaining this holiday season.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 5 orange I like navel
  • 1 lemon
  • 2 cinnamon stick
  • 3 rosemary plus more for garnish, sprigs
  • 1/2 cup Licor 43
  • honey optional, to taste
  • 5 black peppercorns
  • 3 cloves
  • 1 red wine I like Rioja
  • seasonal fruit like sliced citrus, apples, cranberries, pomegranates, and grapes, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Layer the citrus. Juice enough of the oranges to yield 1/2 cup juice (about 2-3), then slice the remaining oranges and lemon into 1/4-inch rounds. Layer the citrus slices in the bottom of a large pitcher, along with the cinnamon sticks and rosemary sprigs.
  2. Sweeten. Pour in the orange juice, Licor 43, and honey (if using, about 1/4 cup for a sweeter drink).
  3. Add the peppercorns and cloves. You can either place them loose into the pitcher or use a tea bag or cheesecloth tied tightly with kitchen twine to hold the spices.
  4. Add the wine and rest. Pour in the red wine and give everything a stir to combine. Be careful to leave the citrus layers intact so they remain submerged. Cover tightly with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate to allow the spices to infuse the wine and the flavors to become more vibrant. Overnight is best, but you’ll want at least 4 hours or up to 2 days.
  5. Serve. Pour the Sangria into ice-filled glasses and garnish with additional fruit slices and rosemary sprigs. Salud!

Notes

  • I like the boldness of a Spanish Rioja, along with its low acidity and notes of berries and spice. If you cannot find a Rioja wine near you, try a Priorat, Grenache, or any low acidity, full bodied red you like. 
  • If you’re serving a large crowd, use a large punch bowl and double the recipe. 
  • If your honey is hard to pour, warm it in the microwave until pourable. Working in 10 second bursts, it should need no more than 20 to 30 seconds total to loosen up.
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  • I like the boldness of a Spanish Rioja, along with its low acidity and notes of berries and spice. If you cannot find a Rioja wine near you, try a Priorat, Grenache, or any low acidity, full bodied red you like. 
  • If you’re serving a large crowd, use a large punch bowl and double the recipe. 
  • If your honey is hard to pour, warm it in the microwave until pourable. Working in 10 second bursts, it should need no more than 20 to 30 seconds total to loosen up.
  • Visit our shop to browse quality Mediterranean ingredients including olive oils, honey, jams, and spices.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 159.7kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 14.2g (5%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 0.2g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.04g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.04g (0%) Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g (0%) Sodium 4.6mg (0%) Potassium 294.1mg (6%) Fiber 2.9g (12%) Sugar 8.6g (17%) Vitamin A 203.1IU (4%) Vitamin C 50.8mg (56%) Calcium 54.5mg (5%) Iron 0.7mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8cocktails

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1597 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 159.7kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 14.2g 5%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 0.2g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.04g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 0%
Sodium 4.6mg 0%
Potassium 294.1mg 6%
Fiber 2.9g 12%
Sugar 8.6g 17%
Vitamin A 203.1IU 4%
Vitamin C 50.8mg 56%
Calcium 54.5mg 5%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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