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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Outstanding. I wanted a ‘signature drink’ for Thanksgiving everyone loved it. I used Apothic wine red blend and mixed it up the day before. Definitely a keeper!
Delicious! I tried it an hour or two after I made it, and it was fine, but it was a LOT better 24 hours later! I could make it every weekend!
DELICIOUS!!!!!!! Really festive for the holidays – but would be equally as good for the summer months. Will make again and again. The whole family enjoyed it.
I’ve been making this exact recipe for 2 years now and it is fantastic. Even my husband – who only drinks Vodka – loves it and said make it for Christmas which I am right now. Making 2 gallons to bring to my family.
Delicious! The overnight rest in the fridge really made the flavors marry beautifully. The one thing I might change is to use less sugar or omit it entirely, but only because our pomegranate tree produces pomegranates that are significantly sweeter than any store-bought pomegranates.
Hi Jenn
Are there specific wines you like for this (brands not types)?
Thanks!
Hi Jama, I haven’t made this in a while so I can’t say what I used last time I made it. But I wouldn’t overthink it b/c as long as the wine tastes good if you were to drink it on its own, it will work. And it doesn’t need to be expensive – something in the $10 – $15 price range is great. Hope you enjoy!
Would fresh pomegranate juice work? Which apples do you use for this sangria?
Sure, fresh pomegranate juice should work. And really any apple would work here so I’d just pick your favorite variety. Hope you enjoy!
We have embraced this sangria as our family drink now! Well, it is June and we just made it with an orange/mango blend juice, but we are enthralled with this recipe. Think the two liquors smooth it out perfectly. BTW, I was searching for a sangria recipe that led me to this site for which I will always be grateful! Thank you, Jennifer Segal!!!!!!!
Oh my gosh…this Sangria. It is really delicious! I tried this last weekend for some casual “football watching” and it is one of the best Sangrias I have ever had. It is not too sweet and has just the right ratios and combination of wine, liqueurs and fruit so as not to obscure the taste of the red wine (used a Spanish Rioja) but still has that slight fruity flavor from the oranges, apples and pomegranate. I have tasted Sangrias that are overly sweet and cloying, but this one is a keeper. I made one pitcher and it was gone in no time. Thanks for a great recipe!
This is the BEST sangria recipe EVER. I think it’s the brandy and orange flavors that really make it stand out above the rest.