December 9, 2011
posted by Marina Delio | 45 Comments
This beautiful holiday sangria is made with sparkling cranberry juice! It’s a festive and easy Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s co*cktail.
If you’re looking for a festive, tasty, and easy holiday co*cktail, look no further. Well actually you may want to check out our Easy Mulled Wine recipe too if you’re wanting something warm and cozy.
On Monday a couple of my mummy friends and their kiddies came over for a festive afternoon play date. Our 4 year-olds cut out gingerbread men and stars, and covered them with gold and hot pink sprinkles. They excitedly played outside while their cookies baked, and then sat down to watch How the Grinch Stole Christmas (the original version) while they munched their cookies.
Meanwhile, the mummies were having just as much fun as the kids. This lovely mummy brought crackers with Stilton cheese and fig jam. Let me tell you… that, my friends, is a winner. I made a raspberry and asparagus snack which will be posted later.
For an extra festive touch I made a pitcher of sparkling cranberry sangria. It was super quick to throw together, delicious, and very Christmas-y.
Yield: serves 6
Quick Sparkling Cranberry Sangria
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
This beautiful holiday sangria is made with sparkling cranberry juice! It's a festive and easy Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's co*cktail.
Ingredients
- 1 bottle white wine (Prosecco or Champagne for more bubbles)
- 25 oz. sparkling cranberry juice, or to taste
- 1 apple, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries, plus more for garnish
- 1 sprig rosemary (more for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher.
- Serve over ice and garnish with fresh cranberries and rosemary, if desired.
Notes
Don't make this sparkling sangria too far in advance or it may go flat.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 178Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 14mgCarbohydrates: 22gFiber: 1gSugar: 17gProtein: 1g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated by Nutritionix. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee accuracy. If your health depends on nutrition information, please calculate again with your favorite calculator.
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posted December 9, 2011 by Marina Delio
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45 comments on “Quick Sparkling Cranberry Sangria”
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Kristy {Sweet Treats and More} — December 9, 2011 @ 6:02 am Reply
Seriously, teach me everything you know about photography! So beautiful!
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Gerry @Foodness Gracious — December 9, 2011 @ 6:51 am Reply
I second Kristy's comment, your pictures are amazing! The sangria sounds really light and refreshing, a definite winner,
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Andrea V — December 9, 2011 @ 7:51 am Reply
That looks amazing. Your pictures are breathtaking. Thanks for sharing this recipe. I do enjoy a good sangria 🙂 I absolutely LOVE your blog. New follower over here!
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Val — December 9, 2011 @ 10:51 am Reply
I'm all of a sudden so thirsty!! ; )
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Kavi — December 9, 2011 @ 12:03 pm Reply
I think you would earn a lot of royalty every time some1 looks at your photographs! We just get a lot of visual value!
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Bev Weidner (Bev Cooks) — December 9, 2011 @ 12:29 pm Reply
I wonder if I could do this with coffee. 😉
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warmvanillasugar — December 9, 2011 @ 12:52 pm Reply
This rocks my holiday world!
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Sue/the view from great island — December 9, 2011 @ 2:19 pm Reply
You are the most amazing hostess!
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Maria Elena — December 9, 2011 @ 3:05 pm Reply
Your pictures are beautiful! Thank you for sharing the recipe. I was born in Spain, so we always enjoy a good glass of sangria! LOL
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Hilliary@ Happily Ever Healthy — December 9, 2011 @ 3:20 pm Reply
This sounds delicious, sangria is one of my favorites!
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Jennifurla — December 9, 2011 @ 3:42 pm Reply
I like your sort of get together, I only wish my friends/family lived closer! I am former Navy so I live FAR from everyone! What a lovely day.
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Kitchen Belleicious — December 9, 2011 @ 5:21 pm Reply
Yeah! I can have this now! As soon as I can get in that kitchen I swear this is being MADE! Wow, it looks awesome
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Inside a British Mum's Kitchen — December 9, 2011 @ 6:16 pm Reply
That sounds like a very successful playdate!
Mary x -
momto8 — December 9, 2011 @ 6:36 pm Reply
I am your new follower. I love your blog! I am forever looking for ideas like you have and ws esp looking for a sparking punch…thanks!
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Mahina and Lucas — December 9, 2011 @ 6:45 pm Reply
Hi Marina! So glad I found your blog! Thanks for following me too!
Btw, I love that our names are so similar!
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WarmSunshine — December 9, 2011 @ 8:12 pm Reply
Hey there! Wow, what a nice cozy place you've got here. Thanks for visiting and linking up with me on the perfect line. Returning the favor and following you via GFC 🙂
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michele — December 9, 2011 @ 11:11 pm Reply
omg that afternoon sounds heavenly. thank you so much for sharing this recipe. you have the best palate!
michele
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Sal — December 10, 2011 @ 12:02 am Reply
Oh goodness! I am so excited to try this at my Holiday Party next Friday- thank youuu!!
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Cara @ The Boys Made Me Do It — December 10, 2011 @ 3:22 am Reply
Oh Goodness what a wonderful looking drink! I might have to make this one!
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MyFudo™ — December 10, 2011 @ 4:14 am Reply
I love the festive feel that goes with the sangria…I will be happy to serve this with my mommy friends when we go out for our regular bonding date, where our kids get to play too. Such a calming date. I'd be glad to tell them about your blog as well. I'll watch out for more posts from you. Thanks a lot!
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natasha {schue love} — December 10, 2011 @ 4:37 am Reply
We're having a Christmas party next weekend and this looks like the PERFECT beverage to serve! 🙂
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Jacqueline — December 10, 2011 @ 6:29 am Reply
Your photography is just magical. I love the photo from above especially. What a fun thing to have the mummies over for.
I just read the macaron post – sorry but French is always popular despite what they say is “in or out” and I think macarons are here to stay, kind of like chocolate! Yours look wonderful. I have to admit I haven't given them a try yet – making them, not eating them.
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Amanda — December 10, 2011 @ 2:35 pm Reply
love sangria-cant wait to try this!!
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Jennifer — December 10, 2011 @ 3:03 pm Reply
I want to come to a play date at your house! This looks amazing.
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Jen@I Want a Nap — December 10, 2011 @ 3:31 pm Reply
Yummy! We have a few friends coming over this weekend and I've added this to the menu. Thanks!
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At The Picket Fence — December 10, 2011 @ 4:39 pm Reply
The PERFECT drink to quench your thirst after all of these amazing treats you've created! I'll be making this one for sure!
Heather
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Anna — December 11, 2011 @ 5:58 am Reply
This looks amazing! Please come share this tomorrow at my link party! I love finding new great drinks. I already pinned it and will be trying it. 🙂
Anna
http://www.askannamoseley.comHere's the link: http://www.askannamoseley.com/search/label/Weekend%20Warrior%20Link%20Party
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Susan — December 11, 2011 @ 8:52 pm Reply
Will totally try this on Christmas Eve.
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flowers on my table — December 12, 2011 @ 12:37 am Reply
Looks fabulous with it's little cranberry decoration! Love Linda x
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Maria — December 13, 2011 @ 1:03 pm Reply
hi marina! 🙂 thank you so much for stopping by my blog. and your kind words!
i'm so happy to stop by. i LOVE your blog!!!
your recipes, your photographs, your words…all so beautiful, as are you!!
you're marked in my favorites!!
have a wonderful day <3
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Michaela — December 14, 2011 @ 1:19 am Reply
Definitely going to tell my parents about this one! (:
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blackheartbetty — December 14, 2011 @ 2:32 pm Reply
That looks beautiful. I love sangria. It may be time for a party!
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Gail @ Sophisticated Steps — December 15, 2011 @ 3:48 am Reply
You have put me in a predicament. How in the world am I supposed to come up with original comments for every post? I could say “Wow” to everything. Can I just stamp it on the comment form?
I'm not kidding, this looks and sounds so good and I'm really thinking I need to find an excuse to make this. Hmmm. Tomorrow is a Thursday. Thursdays should be celebrated b/c it's the day before the weekend starts.
Good enough for me!
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Katie — December 16, 2011 @ 8:27 pm Reply
Oh… I want to makes this too!!! You are keeping me very busy trying new things 😉 Thank you…
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Johnpaul — December 17, 2011 @ 11:47 am Reply
these images were looking amazing and great we also have some great images in the fallowing site
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Aggie — December 20, 2011 @ 3:08 am Reply
Love this sparkly drink! Perfect for this time of year (and easy to put together)….yum!
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Jacqueline Tee — November 4, 2012 @ 11:24 pm Reply
Is sparkling cranberry juice different than regular cranberry juice?
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Marina {Yummy Mummy) — November 5, 2012 @ 12:12 am Reply
Yes, it's fizzy 🙂 Enjoy! Regular would be fine too, it just wont have the frizz.
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m.dufault — December 12, 2012 @ 7:56 pm Reply
Would substituting red wine for the white wine make a big difference in the taste? I have a couple of bottles of red wine I'd like to use up!
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Marina D — December 12, 2012 @ 8:56 pm Reply
Hi, I love red wine sangrias, and recently had one with lots of chopped apples in it and it was delicious. I'm not 100% sure about the flavor of the cranberry with the red wine, but I THINK it would be good!
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Kara — December 21, 2012 @ 5:07 pm Reply
Hi
Recently stumbled upon your blog and LOVE it! A couple of questions about this drink…1. how do you thread the cranberries onto the rosemary sprig as garnish. 2. What type of white wine works in this recipe? Brand or type would be great. Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay? THANKS! Happy Holidays! -
Marina D — December 21, 2012 @ 5:50 pm Reply
Hi Kara! Thanks so much the compliment.
To thread the cranberries, just use your fingers to pull off the leaves from the bottom half of the rosemary. Make sure you are using a strong sprig, not a little wimpy one 😉 Then you should easily be able to poke the bottom of the sprig through the cranberries. If not, you could always poke holes with a skewer or toothpick first.
wine… I like to use a drier white since the juice sweetens it up. Any Pinot Grigio, sauvignon blanc, or dry chard will be fine.
Cheers!
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Anonymous — December 28, 2012 @ 5:38 pm Reply
Made this for x-mas and everyone loved it. Thank you!
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Louise Hayes — January 2, 2013 @ 1:02 am Reply
Just thought I'd leave a quick comment to say that we tried this for New Year's last night and it went over really well. Thanks for posting it!
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sunnysusan — November 17, 2021 @ 4:59 am Reply
Wow, that’s amazing. The pictures are stunning. I appreciate you sharing this recipe. Sangria is one of my favorite drinks, and I appreciate your blog. Just followed you!
