Orange Cranberry Sangria

My favorite holiday punch is a mix of cranberry and orange juice, and that combination
translates perfectly to this Christmas sangria recipe. It’s flavorful, it’s festive, and it’s so much fun!

Orange Cranberry Sangria

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE CRANBERRY ORANGE SIMPLE SYRUP:

• 1 cup water
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
• Zest from 1 medium orange
• 2 cinnamon sticks halved

FOR THE CRANBERRY ORANGE SANGRIA:

• Reserved Cranberry Orange Simple Syrup about 1 cup
• 1 750ml bottle red wine (Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir or a Red Blend)
• ¾ cup Cointreau
• 32 ounces 100% cranberry juice
• Juice from ½ lemon
• 3 cinnamon sticks plus extra for serving
• 2 oranges sliced plus extra for serving
• 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries plus extra for serving

INSTRUCTIONS

FOR THE CRANBERRY ORANGE SIMPLE SYRUP:

1. In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, combine water, sugar, cranberries, orange zest and cinnamon sticks. Stir and bring the mixture to a boil. Lower the heat to low and simmer until the cranberries have burst and have softened, about 5-7 minutes. Pour the syrup over a fine-mesh strainer set over a medium mixing bowl and discard. Set the syrup aside until cooled.

FOR THE CRANBERRY ORANGE SANGRIA:

1. In a gallon container, pour the cooled simple syrup, red wine, Cointreau, cranberry juice, juice from ½ lemon, cinnamon sticks, orange slices and cranberries. Stir well.
2. Refrigerate until ready to serve. To serve, pour sangria in an ice-filled glass. Add an orange slice, cranberries and a cinnamon stick, if desired.
3. Cranberry Orange Sangria will keep up to 3 days refrigerated.
4. Enjoy!

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