Winter Red Sangria

Sangria is an easy drink to throw together for a party or gathering, particularly since you can make a large batch ahead of time.

Course Drinks

Cuisine Spanish

Keyword cocktail, fruit, holidays, red wine, rosemary, sangria, wine

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 0

Servings

Calories 481kcal

Ingredients

2 750ml bottles red wine
4 ounces triple sec
3 ounces brandy
2 ounces fresh lemon juice
½ cup simple syrup*
1 large Granny smith apple, cored and sliced
2 medium pears, cored and sliced
1½ cups fresh cranberries
1 pomegranate, seeds removed
Cinnamon sticks, for garnish
Rosemary sprigs, for garnish

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Instructions

In a large carafe or bottle add the wine, triple sec, brandy, lemon juice and simple syrup and stir to combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve, at least 2 hours.
Pour the sangria into glasses and garnish with apples, pears, cranberries, pomegranate seeds, cinnamon sticks and rosemary sprigs.

Notes

*Note: simple syrup can be easily made by bringing equal parts granulated sugar and water to a boil over medium heat until a syrupy consistency is reached.

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