Festive Fizzy Sangria
Looking for a new festive drink this holiday season? Try our fabulous Festive Fizzy Sangria at your next holiday gathering!
- Prep Time: 24 mins
- Total Time: 24 hrs
- Servings: 8 (½ cup each)
Ingredients:
- dried cranberries
- raisins
- dried apricots
- dried apples
- brandy
- honey
- vanilla extract
- cinnamon sticks
- bottle of red wine (Rioja, Chianti or Cabernet)
- club soda
- oranges (garnish optional)
Get the full printable instructions with measurements at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.
Step 1: Cut dried apricots into slivers.
Step 2: Place the dried fruits, brandy, honey, cinnamon sticks and vanilla extract into a large pot. Heat and stir until the blend comes to a simmer.
Step 3: Remove from heat and cool slightly before adding the red wine.
Step 4: Pour the wine and fruit blend into a pitcher. Chill in the fridge for 24 hours so that flavors can blend together.
Step 5: When ready to serve, pour sangria into glasses with ice and top with club soda. Garnish with orange slices.
*Makes 8 servings (½ cup each)
Festive Fizzy Sangria
Ingredients
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup raisins
- 6 dried apricots (cut into slivers)
- ½ cup dried apples
- ¼ cup brandy
- 2 Tbsp honey
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1-2 cinnamon sticks
- 750 ml 1 bottle of red wine (Rioja red wine, Chianti or Cabernet)
- 2 cups club soda
- orange slices (garnish optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Cut dried apricots into slivers.
- Step 2: Place the dried fruits, brandy, honey, cinnamon sticks and vanilla extract into a large pot. Heat and stir until the blend comes to a simmer.
- Step 3: Remove from heat and cool slightly before adding the red wine.
- Step 4: Pour the wine and fruit blend into a pitcher and chill for 24 hours.
- Step 5: When ready to serve, pour sangria into glasses with ice and top with club soda. Garnish with orange slices.
- *Makes 8 servings (½ cup each)
Nutrition
Disclaimer: All nutrition values are per serving and approximate. They will vary depending on products and quantities used.
