Pomegranate Sangria
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Bring a splash of festive cheer to your table with my pomegranate sangria—it’s a holiday celebration in every glass!
Sangria is a traditional Spanish punch celebrated for its delicious blend of wine, liqueur, and fresh fruit. My pomegranate sangria is a fun twist on the classic, perfect for the holidays. It’s gorgeous and festive, combining rich red wine with the sweet-tart flavor of pomegranate juice, along with a splash of brandy and orange liqueur. I toss in seasonal fruits like crisp apples, citrus, and jewel-like pomegranate arils for an extra festive touch. This sangria isn’t just any drink; it’s a celebration in a glass! Go ahead and prepare a day ahead so the fruit can steep in the punch overnight. This drink is the perfect way to add a little sparkle to your holiday gatherings.
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Pomegranate Sangria
Bring a splash of festive cheer to your table with my pomegranate sangria—it’s a holiday celebration in every glass!
Ingredients
- 2 oranges, 1 for juicing and 1 for slicing
- 1 (750 ml) bottle Spanish red wine (see note)
- 1½ cups pomegranate juice, such as Pom Wonderful
- ⅓ cup orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier or Cointreau
- ¼ cup brandy or cognac
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, from 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 large apple, chopped into ¼-inch pieces
- ½ cup pomegranate arils, from 1 pomegranate (How to de-seed a pomegranate)
Instructions
- Juice one of the oranges into a large pitcher. Cut the other orange in quarters, thinly slice, and set aside.
- To the orange juice, add the wine, pomegranate juice, orange liqueur, brandy (or cognac), lemon juice and sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Stir in the apples, orange slices and pomegranate arils. Refrigerate overnight or at least a few hours before serving. Serve in wine glasses. (Ice is optional; I prefer it without as it dilutes the flavor.)
- Note: Spanish wines, like Garnacha or Tempranillo, are great for sangria. Any merlot, pinot noir, malbec, or red zinfandel would also work well — really, as long as the wine tastes good on its own, it will work. And you don’t need to spend a lot – something in the $10-$15 price range is perfect.
Nutrition Information
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- Per serving (6 servings)
- Calories: 276
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Sugar: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Sodium: 13 mg
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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Gluten-Free Adaptable Note
To the best of my knowledge, all of the ingredients used in this recipe are gluten-free or widely available in gluten-free versions. There is hidden gluten in many foods; if you're following a gluten-free diet or cooking for someone with gluten allergies, always read the labels of your ingredients to verify that they are gluten-free.
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We decided to make Sangria at the last minute so I had to problem-solve with some of the ingredients but the recipe stood up really well to the changes. We had no oranges so I juiced three small, sweet mandarins. My pomegranate juice had disappeared so I had to choose between grape/cranberry and sour cherry juice. Our meal was middle-eastern inspired so I went with the sour cherry juice. No orange slices on hand so I added a couple of large sweet cherries in with the pomegranate arils. The sangria was fantastic for this lovely summer night. It paired well with tahini and honey grilled eggplant and labneh with zaatar sauce and pomegranate arils.
I would like to make this using rose instead of red wine, do you think it would still be delicious?
Sure – I’d love to hear how it turns out!
I made a batch using rose and oh wow, was it ever good! Maybe a little too good, I couldn’t stop taste testing it all day long, lol. Can’t wait to serve it at my Christmas party. Thank you, Jenn
Delicious! New go to sangria recipe ❤️