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Thanksgiving Sangria

Thanksgiving Sangria is the perfect make ahead cocktail for your holiday gathering. It comes together in just 5 minutes, and is full of bright and festive flavors.

Prep Time
5 mins
Optional Set Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 181 kcal
Course: Drinks , Cocktails
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 bottle red wine red blend or zinfandel (nothing too dry)
  • 12 oz cranberry juice or pomegranate
  • ½ cup rum OR vodka
  • ½ cup triple sec
  • 16 oz sparkling water
  • ½ orange juiced
  • 2 cups ice
  • apple slices, orange slices, cranberries for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Add ice to a pitcher or punch bowl. Uncork a bottle of red wine and pour into the pitcher.
  2. Add the cranberry juice, white rum, and triple sec. Stir with a wooden spoon.
  3. Slowly pour in sparkling water then use a juicer to juice ½ an orange into the pitcher.
  4. Garnish with fresh orange slices, sliced apples, and cranberries.
  5. Serve immediately or refrigerate for a few hours and the fresh fruit will absorb the flavors. Enjoy!

Notes

  • If needed, add more cranberry juice or sparkling water if the sangria is stronger than what you’d like.
  • If needed, add more cranberry juice or sparkling water if the sangria is stronger than what you’d like.
  • For a sweeter cocktail also consider using a sweeter wine, using soda (Sprite, Squirt, or Ginger Ale) instead of sparkling water, or adding simple syrup.
  • For a sweeter cocktail also consider using a sweeter wine, using soda (Sprite, Squirt, or Ginger Ale) instead of sparkling water, or adding simple syrup.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 glass Calories 181kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Potassium 15mg (0%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 181

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 glass
Calories 181kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Potassium 15mg 0%
Sugar 5g 10%

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