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Christmas Cranberry Sangria

December 22, 2021 by Alida Ryder 12 Comments

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Sangria = Instant party, right? This Christmassy Cranberry Sangria is a great festive drink to make and serve at any festive gathering. I love making large pitchers for people to serve themselves and it will make a beautiful addition to any bar at your holiday parties.

Christmas Cranberry Sangria

Don’t you just love Sangria? I remember my mom loving Sangria when I was younger and how I thought it was just the coolest drink. Fruit IN your wine? Revolutionary!

Then I grew up and started drinking it myself. But you guys, there exists a thing like bad Sangria and I’m not on board for that. Sangria might sound like any old punch to some people but I take it seriously. There needs to be a balance of flavours and I am always careful to venture into the too-sweet side of things. I like a good bit of acidic/dry bite in my Sangria’s and of course, LOTS of fizz.

This Christmas Cranberry Sangria recipe is all of that. The cranberries lend just the right amount of sweet tang to the sangria without making it cloyingly sweet. The Prosecco and soda water (club soda) add all the right amount of dry fizz that I so love and orange, rosemary and star anise bring Christmas to the party.

It’s SUCH a great recipe for holiday parties but be warned, it’s hard to pace yourself with this stuff!

Ingredients

Full cranberry sangria recipe with ingredients can be found in the recipe card below.Ā 

  • Cranberries. Frozen/fresh.
  • Sugar.
  • Water.
  • Fresh oranges.
  • Star anise.
  • Rosemary
  • Prosecco.
  • Soda water/Club soda.

Christmas Cranberry Sangria

How do you make Cranberry Sangria?

  1. Make the syrup: Combine cranberries, sugar, water and spices in a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes until bright red and fragrant. Strain and allow to cool.
  2. Make the sangria: Combine the cooled cranberry syrup with chilled prosecco, club soda (soda water), rosemary and orange slices in a big jug with ice. Serve immediately.

What type of alcohol is in sangria?

You can really add any type of wine or liquor to sangria but the following work best in my opinion:

  1. Red wine (something light and fruity works best)
  2. Prosecco
  3. Moscato
  4. White wine (Chenin Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc are my favorites)
  5. Vodka
  6. Rum
  7. Grand Marnier

Can I make this ahead?

The cranberry syrup can be made up to a week in advance and kept in the fridge. The sangria can be made up to an hour in advance but only add the ice and soda water just before serving.

Christmas Cranberry Sangria

Christmas cocktails

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  2. Christmas spiced white Russian
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Christmas Cranberry Sangria

Sangria = Instant party, right? This Christmassy Cranberry Sangria is a great festive drink to make and serve at your holiday parties. 
4.75 from 24 votes
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Course: Cocktail, Drinks, Sangria
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: Christmas, Cocktail, Sangria
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 161kcal
Author: Alida Ryder

Ingredients

Cranberry syrup

  • 3 cups frozen/fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 pieces orange peel
  • 1 sprig rosemary
  • 2 star anise

Christmas Cranberry Sangria

  • Cranberry syrup
  • 1 bottle Prosecco
  • 2-3 cups soda water/club soda
  • fresh rosemary
  • 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

Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 114mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 5.4mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.6mg
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  1. Shavaughn

    December 10, 2020 at 3:09 PM

    Could you use dried cranberries to make the cranberry syrup

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    • Alida Ryder

      December 19, 2020 at 12:51 PM

      No, unfortunately it won’t have the same effect as fresh or frozen cranberries.

      Reply
  2. Gabi

    December 6, 2018 at 2:33 PM

    Made it, loved it, definitely making it again over the weekend. Perfect festive cocktail.

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      December 6, 2018 at 2:35 PM

      So glad to hear that Gabi! šŸ™‚

      Reply
  3. Tiana @yumofchina.com

    February 1, 2018 at 12:31 AM

    Hi Alida, I love this recipe. For the winter, I think I will heat the sangria after making, what do you think?

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      February 1, 2018 at 2:38 PM

      I’m sure it will be delicious!

      Reply
  4. Joseph N.

    December 31, 2017 at 5:37 PM

    Hi, Alida.

    First of all, I want to greet you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Your Christmas Cranberry Sangria looks so elegant and classy. Wow! How I wish I had seen this post before Christmas. Continue making great recipes, Alida!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      January 2, 2018 at 8:22 AM

      Thanks so much Joseph! Have a happy 2018!

      Reply
  5. Laura | Tutti Dolci

    December 20, 2017 at 5:38 AM

    So pretty and sparkling, this is holiday perfect!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      January 2, 2018 at 8:44 AM

      Thanks Laura!

      Reply
  6. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen

    December 18, 2017 at 1:32 PM

    This sangria has my name written all over it! Looks delicious. Cheers to a wonderful holiday Alida!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      January 2, 2018 at 8:44 AM

      Cheers!

      Reply

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