Festive Sangria Recipe

Impress your guests with this vibrant and delicious Festive Sangria! Easily customizable to your taste, this recipe uses readily available ingredients to create a refreshing drink perfect for parties or a relaxing evening. Prefer a sweeter sangria? Simply swap club soda for ginger ale! Looking for a budget-friendly option? Triple sec makes a fantastic substitute for Grand Marnier. Get ready to enjoy this festive, flavorful sangria!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 227.8 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Festive Sangria

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How to Make Festive Sangria

  1. In a large pitcher or bowl, combine 1 cup brandy, ½ cup lemon juice, 1 cup lemonade concentrate, 1 cup orange juice, 2 cups red wine, ¼ cup Grand Marnier (or Triple Sec), and ¾ cup sugar.
  2. Stir well to dissolve the sugar. Taste and adjust sweetness as needed.
  3. Gently add slices of 1 lemon, 1 orange, and 1 lime, along with ½ cup maraschino cherries to the pitcher.
  4. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
  5. Just before serving, top with 1 cup club soda (or ginger ale for a sweeter drink) and gently stir.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

57g

Fat

0g

Carbs

6g

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