Winter Wonderland Sangría: A Festive Twist on a Classic
As the holiday season approaches, why not impress your guests with a unique and flavorful spin on traditional sangría? Celebrity chef Jose Garces has crafted a recipe that combines the warmth of spices with the tartness of cranberries, perfect for a winter celebration.
The Magic Begins a Day Ahead
To start, macerate fresh cranberries and diced Granny Smith apples in a Spiced Simple Syrup overnight. This allows the flavors to meld together, creating a rich and fruity base for your sangría.
The Perfect Blend
The next day, add a bottle of Tempranillo rosé, along with port wine, Cointreau, and cranberry juice to the mixture. The Tempranillo rosé, with its fruity profile and hint of herbaceous complexity, provides a beautiful foundation for the other ingredients. If you prefer a fruitier flavor, a Grenache rosé from Spain’s Rioja region is also an excellent choice.
Chill, Serve, and Enjoy!
Once all the ingredients are combined, refrigerate until well chilled. Serve as is or over ice, and get ready to impress your guests with this refreshing winter wonderland sangría.
A Delicious Dessert Pairing
Don’t let those leftover Granny Smith apples go to waste! Try using them in a classic apple crisp recipe for a killer dessert pairing that will leave your guests wanting more.
Sangría Inspiration
Looking for more thirst-quenching inspiration? Be sure to check out our Ruby Sangría, Mom’s Sangría, and White Peach Sangría recipes for even more delicious twists on this classic drink.
Recipe Details
Yield: 2 1/2 quarts
Difficulty: Easy
Total Time: 5 minutes, plus 4 hours chilling time
Active Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
For the fruit:
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 2 Granny Smith apples, large dice
- 1/2 cup Spiced Simple Syrup
- 3/4 cup Cointreau
- 1/2 cup ruby port wine
For the sangría:
- 1 (750-milliliter) bottle Tempranillo rosé
- 1/2 cup port wine
- 1/2 cup Cointreau
- 1/2 cup cranberry juice
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