This Thanksgiving sangria with red wine is so perfect and comes together so easily! It’s a delicious combination of sweet and spicy. Everyone at your Thanksgiving dinner will love it.
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You’ll love this Thanksgiving sangria
It’s delicious. I love the spiciness of the apple cider paired with the sweetness of the cranberry juice, and all tied together with the red wine. It’s so tasty!
It’s easy to make. With just a few ingredients and some time for the sangria to rest in the fridge, you can easily whip this up for any celebration.
It’s perfect for Thanksgiving dinner. Who doesn’t love a fun Thanksgiving sangria to pair with dinner?!
Ingredients
Red Wine. When you’re mixing wine, especially for sangria, don’t use your nicest bottle of red! You’re mixing the wine with brandy and fruit juices, so you’ll want a medium-light-bodied red. I like a Merlot or a Tempranillo when making red wine sangria.
Brandy. I love using brandy; it adds a sweet, spicy flavor and enhances the fruit flavors of the juices.
Cranberry Juice. Remember, use cranberry juice cocktail, not pure cranberry juice! Pure cranberry juice is so tart, it’ll ruin the sangria.
Pomegranate Juice. I love adding a splash of pomegranate juice just to really add that fall flavor.
Orange Juice. I love the zest the fresh orange juice brings to the sangria
Sliced Apples, Oranges, and Cinnamon Sticks. I love to add these right when I serve the sangria! Sangria needs fresh fruit.
How to make Thanksgiving Sangria
- In a large pitcher, pour in your red wine, brandy, cranberry juice, pomegranate juice, and orange juice.
- Cover and store in the fridge for a minimum of 2 hours.
- Once ready to serve, add your fresh fruit and cinnamon sticks.
- Pour 6-8 oz of sangria into wine glasses over ice, and enjoy!
Substitutions and variations
Ginger Ale. If you want to add a spicy twist, top your sangria with a splash of ginger ale or ginger beer!
Apple Cider. ½ cup of unfiltered apple cider also makes for a great addition to this Thanksgiving sangria.
Garnish ideas
- Fresh Cranberries.
- Orange Slices.
- Rosemary Sprig.
FAQs
What red wine is best for sangria?
I always love a really mellow red wine like a tempranillo or merlot.
Can you use cheap red wine for sangria?
Yes! That’s actually suggested! Since you’re mixing the red wine with a bunch of other ingredients, you don’t want to use a super expensive bottle.
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Red Wine Thanksgiving Sangria
This Thanksgiving sangria with red wine is so perfect and comes together so easily! It’s a delicious combination of sweet and spicy. Everyone at your Thanksgiving dinner will love it.
Ingredients
- 1 750 mL bottle of red wine
- ½ cup brandy
- 1 cup cranberry juice
- 1 cup pomegranate juice
- ½ cup orange juice
- 1 apple, sliced
- 1 orange, siced
- 2-3 cinnamon sticks
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, pour in your red wine, brandy, cranberry juice, pomegranate juice, and orange juice.
- Cover and store in the fridge for a minimum of 2 hours.
- Once ready to serve, add your fresh fruit and cinnamon sticks.
- Pour 6-8 oz of sangria into wine glasses over ice, and enjoy!
Notes
Substitutions and variations
Ginger Ale. If you want to add a spicy twist, top your sangria with a splash of ginger ale or ginger beer!
Apple Cider. ½ cup of unfiltered apple cider also makes for a great addition to this Thanksgiving sangria.
Garnish ideas
- Fresh Cranberries.
- Orange Slices.
- Rosemary Sprig.
FAQs
What red wine is best for sangria?
I always love a really mellow red wine like a tempranillo or merlot.
Can you use cheap red wine for sangria?
Yes! That’s actually suggested! Since you’re mixing the red wine with a bunch of other ingredients, you don’t want to use a super expensive bottle.
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