Sangria is a best known for being reminiscent of summer; best enjoyed on a beach somewhere and topped with a vibrantly colored decorative umbrella. This sweet summer cocktail harnesses the flavor of whatever is added to it, and is easy to drink making it the perfect addition for any occasion. It’s a common misconception however, that this drink is specific to it’s season. There are a number of sangria recipes that can be enjoyed all year round, even indoors on a chilly winter night. Looking for an alternative spin on the classic sangria, check out these recipes you cam use at any time of the year. Keep in mind that the longer you let your fruit concoction sit, the more flavorful it will be. Remember to add ice!
Apple Cider Sangria
1 Bottle Pinot Grigio (mild flavor)
2 ½ cups apple cider
2 chopped apples
1 orange sliced
1 pear sliced
A handful of pomegranate seeds
1 tsp of cinnamon
1 bottle of club soda (add right before serving)
*Garnish with raw cinnamon stick
Cherry Sangria
1 Bottle Rose or Moscato
1/3 cup of Amaretto Liquor
1 (12 oz.) bag of frozen cherries
Ginger Ale (2 parts sangria to 1 part soda)
Blood Orange Blackberry Sangria
2 Cups sliced Strawberries
3 cups Blackberries
3 Blood Oranges, cut into wedges
1 Lemon, cut into wedges
1 Lime, cut into wedges
2 Cinnamon Sticks
1/2-cup sugar
1/2 cup Triple Sec
2 cups Sparkling Apple Cider
2 bottles of Pinot Noir (or other fruity red wine)
Fireball Sangria
2 Granny Smith apples sliced
½ cup Fireball whiskey
¾ cup of apple juice
1 orange chopped
2 blood oranges chopped
1 bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon
Cranberry & Rosemary White Christmas Sangria
1 Granny Smith Apple
1 Braeburn Apple
1 large cup fresh cranberries
1 large sprig of rosemary
1 bottle Pinot Grigio
½ cup white grape juice
¼ cup sugar
1 can club soda
Autumn Bourban
1 bottle Malbec wine
1/2 cup bourbon whisky 1/2 cup pure apple juice 1/2 apple, sliced 1/2 orange, sliced 1 plum, sliced
1/2 pear, sliced 1 cinnamon stick
Ginger Peach Sangria
1 bottle white wine
1 bottle ginger Kombucha
1/4 cup peach schnapps
1 cup chopped strawberries
1 handful mint leaves
1 peach, sliced
Bubbly Winter Citrus Sangria
1 bottle pink moscato
1 bottle sweet champagne
12oz grapefruit juice
1 Meyer lemon sliced
1 grapefruit sliced
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