Happy Hour: Start a Tasty New Tradition with Sparkling Holiday Sangria

Sangria might have a reputation as a classic summer cocktail, but Christmas sangria is the seasonal sip you didn’t know you needed. With flavors like cranberry, apple, cinnamon, and ginger, as well as prosecco to add some effervescence, our Sparkling Holiday Sangria recipe is about to become your new holiday favorite. Actually, one taste and this drink will likely shoot to the top of everyone’s wish list.  

Seriously, this bubbly beverage tastes like the holiday season in a glass. Great for large gatherings like Friendsgiving and Christmas, the winter spin on a summer fave might just become your new signature holiday drink. So skip the mulled wine and egg nog, save the Hot Toddies for another day, and start a tasty new holiday tradition with our sparkling Christmas sangria. This is one cocktail that’s bound to spread holiday *cheers*. 

Scroll on to see how to make this Christmas sangria and be the hit of holiday season!

Sparkling Holiday Sangria Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 bottle prosecco, chilled
• 1 bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon
• 2 cups brandy
• 1 cup cranberry juice
• 1 cup sparkling apple cider
• 1/2 cup ginger beer
• 1/2 cup simple syrup
• Juice of one orange, freshly squeezed
• Handful of cinnamon sticks
• Fresh rosemary
• Fresh or frozen cranberries
• Two oranges, sliced into rounds

• Combine first eight ingredients into a large pitcher and stir well
• Add cinnamon sticks, 1-2 cups cranberries, and orange slices and stir again
• Pour into glasses, garnish with a sprig of fresh rosemary, and enjoy immediately!

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