Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cranberry juice
- 2 cups pomegranate juice
- 2 cups apple cider (unfiltered, if possible, for a richer flavor)
- 1 cup sparkling water (for a little fizz)
- 1 orange, thinly sliced
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 1 lime, thinly sliced
- 1 apple, thinly sliced
- 1 pear, thinly sliced
- ½ cup fresh cranberries
- ½ cup pomegranate seeds
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- Fresh rosemary sprigs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sangria Base: In a large pitcher or punch bowl, combine the cranberry juice, pomegranate juice, and apple cider. Stir well to blend the flavors.
- Add Fruit and Spices: Add the thinly sliced orange, lemon, lime, apple, and pear slices into the juice blend. Toss in the fresh cranberries, pomegranate seeds, and cinnamon sticks for added flavor and a lovely festive look.
- Chill: For the best results, let the sangria sit in the refrigerator for at least 1–2 hours, or even overnight if possible. This step allows all those lovely flavors to blend together beautifully.
- Add Fizz and Serve: Just before serving, stir in the sparkling water to give the sangria a delightful fizz. Pour into glasses, garnish with rosemary sprigs if desired, and enjoy this chilled holiday treat!
Notes
- Chill Time: Allowing the sangria to chill for a few hours—or overnight—enhances the depth of flavors. If you’re in a hurry, an hour will work, but longer is better.
- Adjust Sweetness: For a sweeter sangria, feel free to add a bit of honey or agave syrup. Just be sure to adjust the quantity based on your preference!
- Extra Fizz: If you love bubbly drinks, add a bit more sparkling water or even a splash of lemon-lime soda for an extra fizzy treat.
- Use Fresh Herbs: Fresh rosemary sprigs make a lovely garnish, but they’re also optional. You can swap them with fresh mint leaves for a different aromatic twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Mocktails
- Method: Combine, Chill
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg