December 20th marks National Sangria Day, so here are three sangria recipes to help you celebrate this holiday season and the rest of the year (each recipe makes 6-8 servings).
Cranberry Sangria
What You’ll Need:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 2 750-mL bottles of Malbec, or a fruity red wine
- 1/2 cup Cointreau or Simple Syrup
- 1 medium Gala apple, cored and thinly sliced
- 1 small orange, halved and thinly sliced
Directions:
- Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan to make simple syrup, bringing to a boil over high heat. When the sugar has fully dissolved, remove from heat.
- Add cinnamon sticks and set aside to cool completely. Combine cinnamon and simple syrup with cranberries, cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Combine wine, Cointreau, the apple and orange in a container with a lid. Add strained cranberry-cinnamon mixture to taste; cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Garnish with cranberries, cinnamon
sticks and fruit slices if desired; serve and enjoy!
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Spiced Citrus Sangria
What You’ll Need:
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 1 lime, thinly sliced
- 1 large orange, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 cups spiced rum
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 750-mL Cabernet Sauvignon
- 1 cup orange juice
Directions:
- Chill fruit and liquid ingredients for at least 2 hours. Place the fruit in a large pitcher, and add rum and sugar. Stir gently and refrigerate for at least 2 more hours.
- Add the wine and orange juice to the pitcher, stir. Serve immediately or refrigerate.
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White Wine Sangria
What You’ll Need:
- 1 750-mL bottle Pinot Gris, or other dry white wine
- 1/4 cup brandy
- 1/4 cup granulate sugar
- 1 lime, sliced thick
- 1 lemon, slicked thick
- 1 medium Granny Smith apple, cored and sliced
- 1 bunch green grapes
- 1 cup lemon-lime soda
Directions:
- Combine white wine, brandy and sugar in a large pitcher, stirring until sugar is mostly dissolved. Chill for at least 2 hours.
- Add lime, lemon, apple and grapes. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving. Top everyone’s glass off with lemon-lime soda. Enjoy!
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