Pomegranate Sangria
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Pomegranate sangria is festive, fruity, and perfect for holiday entertaining.
Sangria is a traditional Spanish punch celebrated for its delicious blend of wine, liqueur, and fresh fruit. This 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. Go ahead and prepare it a day ahead so the fruit can steep in the punch overnight.
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Pomegranate Sangria
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-in (6-mm) pieces
- ½ cup pomegranate arils from 1 pomegranate (see 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.)
Notes
Nutrition Information
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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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Hi Jen, I can’t find pomegranate arils nor pomegranate because it’s out of season. Is there something else I can add to the sangria? How would it taste without the arils? Janelle
Hi Janelle, it’s fine to omit the arils; they are a nice touch, but the sangria will still be good without it. Feel free to replace them with additional chopped apple.
Hi Jen
Made the sangria yesterday and my husband and I love, love, love your sangria. Huge hit in my home. Also made the sour cream coffee cake. Can’t wait for you cookbook. Big fan of once upon a chef and Skinnytatse. Love Jen and Gina. Keep the recipes coming
Thanks
I had this same question for Jen last spring when I couldn’t find pomegranates for one of her salads, and she suggested I substitute raspberries. I think the berries would look pretty in this sangria and shouldn’t have much impact on the overall taste.
This is so delicious, a huge hit when served at a wedding shower. Thank you for the recipe. For what it’s worth, I substituted stevia for the sugar requirement.
I made this for NYE, it was delicious. I usually get heartburn from red wine but not with this recipe. I added a cinnamon stick.
I don’t have brandy or cognac. It only requires a 1/4 cup what could I substitute with?
Hi Judy, I’d replace it with more orange liqueur.
This is delicious. I made it last month and now am making a large batch for a holiday party. Another winner from Jen!!!
Do you ever add sparkling wine or ginger ale?
You could, Meg — I add sparkling wine and lemon-lime soda to this Sparkling White Sangria — but not sure it would add much here.
On my Christmas menu. Cheers!! Thank you for all the great recipes.
This looks absolutely delicious !!!
Happy Thanksgiving !!!
Can you add more fruit to the sangria?. I have leftover fruit like blackberries, raspberries, and bluberrries.
Definitely!
Which red wine do you prefer in this drink?
Hi Caroline, I usually try to use a Spanish red like Garnacha or Tempranillo. Merlot, Pinot Noir, Malbec, Red Zinfandel would all also work well — really, as long as the wine tastes good on its own, it will work. You also don’t need to spend a lot – something in the $10-$15 price range is perfect.