Christmas Sangria is a rich and vibrant red wine sangria loaded with fresh fruit, warm spices, brandy, Grand Marnier, simple syrup, and served with club soda and ice.
750mlred winePinot Noir, Garnacha, Zinfandel, etc.
3Whole clovesoptional
½cupGrand Marnier
¼cupbrandy
½cupsimple syrup
8oz.club soda
Instructions
Add sliced fruit, cinnamon sticks, and cloves to a pitcher or punch bowl.
Pour wine into the pitcher.
Add Grand Marnier, brandy, and simple syrup and stir to combine.
Cover and refrigerate sangria for at least 30 minutes, but ideally 2+ hours.
Add club soda and ice just before serving.
Notes
The fruits I’ve used in this sangria recipe hold up quite well for extended periods of refrigeration and mixing. This is true for citrus fruits and stone fruits. If you change the types of fruits used to softer fruits like berries then you may want to avoid storing the for longer than overnight as the fruit may become mushy. You can also remove the softer fruits for longer storage.
Most sangria recipes will last for up to 5 days when stored in a sealed or covered jug in the refrigerator although the longer it sits, the greater the chance of your sangria losing its freshness and turning slightly sour from the wine.
If you do intend to store leftover sangria for a couple of days then I suggest removing any fruit that may look like it’s starting to get soft and mushy. Citrus rind can also add a bitterness to the sangria after a half day or so.
Using a clear glass pitcher or clear plastic jug is a must for showcasing your red sangria with all of the colorful fruits and added garnish! A punch bowl would also be beautiful for serving.