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Spiced Christmas Sangria Recipe

Taste the holidays in a glass! Spiced Christmas sangria is warm and cozy with easy to find ingredients sure to please a crowd.

4.8 from 143 votes
10 mins
Total Time
8
servings
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Spiced Christmas Sangria

How to Make the Best Spiced Christmas Sangria

Nothing says holiday celebration quite like a festive pitcher of spiced Christmas sangria. This warm and cozy drink combines the rich flavors of red wine, bourbon, and apple cider with warming spices, creating a crowd-pleasing beverage that’s perfect for festive gatherings and winter entertaining.

The secret to this sangria is the homemade cinnamon simple syrup, which infuses the entire drink with holiday warmth. Combined with fresh citrus, cranberries, and a splash of sprite for some festive bubbles, every sip tastes like Christmas in a glass. It’s incredibly easy to make, yet impressive enough to serve to guests.

Best of all, you can prepare this sangria ahead of time and simply add the sprite and ice when it’s time to serve. The longer it sits, the more the flavors meld together, making it even better. This is the perfect drink to make for holiday parties, family gatherings, or to enjoy on a quiet winter evening by the fire.

Spiced Christmas Sangria

Spiced Christmas Sangria

Taste the holidays in a glass! Spiced Christmas sangria is warm and cozy with easy to find ingredients sure to please a crowd.

4.8 from 143 votes
CourseCocktail
CuisineSpanish
Keywordchristmas sangria, pitcher of sangria, spiced sangria, winter sangria
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Total Time10 mins
Servings8 servings
Calories267kcal
AuthorRare Ivy
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Ingredients

Cinnamon Simple Syrup

Sangria

To Serve

Instructions

Cinnamon Simple Syrup

  1. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and cinnamon.
  2. Bring to just a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
  3. Remove from heat and let cool while preparing the remaining ingredients.

Make the Sangria

  1. In a pitcher, pour the red wine, bourbon, lemon juice, and apple cider.
  2. Stir in the cinnamon simple syrup.
  3. Add orange slices and fresh cranberries to the pitcher.

To Serve

  1. Add crushed or cubed ice to each glass and fill 3/4 of the way with sangria.
  2. Top off the remaining space with sprite and garnish with a piece of fresh rosemary.

Notes

  • This sangria can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to serve.
  • The cinnamon simple syrup adds depth to the seasonal flavors without being overpowering.
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