Description

This Super Bowl Winter Sangria is a festive and refreshing cocktail perfect for chilly game days. Featuring a fruity red wine base combined with fresh orange juice, crisp apples, tart cranberries, and aromatic cinnamon sticks, this sangria is chilled to meld flavors and topped with sparkling water for a delightful fizz. It’s an easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing beverage to keep your spirit merry and bright during winter celebrations.

Ingredients

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Liquid Ingredients

1 bottle (750ml) fruity red wine (Merlot or Zinfandel)
1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 cup sparkling water (adjust to taste)

Fruit and Spices

2 medium apples, chopped (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
1 cup fresh cranberries
3 cinnamon sticks

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Instructions

Gather Ingredients: Collect all the necessary ingredients including the red wine, orange juice, apples, cranberries, cinnamon sticks, and sparkling water.
Prepare Fruit: Chop the apples into bite-sized pieces and measure 1 cup of fresh cranberries, then add both to a large pitcher.
Combine Liquids: Pour the entire bottle of fruity red wine and the freshly squeezed orange juice into the pitcher with the fruit. Stir gently to mix everything evenly without bruising the fruit.
Add Spices and Chill: Insert the cinnamon sticks into the mixture. Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the sangria to chill thoroughly.
Add Sparkling Water and Serve: Just before serving, add sparkling water to the pitcher to add a refreshing fizz. Stir gently and serve the sangria over ice for a cool, festive drink perfect for winter gatherings.

Notes

The type of red wine should be fruity and medium-bodied like Merlot or Zinfandel for the best flavor balance.
Adjust the amount of sparkling water to control the level of fizz and dilution.
For a sweeter sangria, you may add a bit of simple syrup or honey as needed.
The sangria can be prepared up to 8 hours ahead of time and kept refrigerated.
If fresh cranberries are unavailable, frozen cranberries can be used as a substitute.