Cranberry Apple Sangria

5 from 1 vote

Cranberry Apple Sangria is made with red wine, apple cider, cranberry syrup, and bourbon! This cranberry sangria is just the kick your holidays need!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time20

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 298kcal

Author: Taylor Ellingson

Ingredients

Simple Syrup

1 ½ cup cranberries
¾ cup sugar
1 cup water

Sangria

1 750 ml bottle red wine I used a red blend
2 cups apple cider
¼ cup cranberry syrup
¼ cup bourbon optional, but delicious*
1 cup fresh cranberries
1 apple diced
sparkling water like La Croix
fresh rosemary sprigs or cinnamon sticks for garnish
*can also use Triple Sec or any orange flavor liqueur if you do not like bourbon

Instructions

To make cranberry simple syrup:
Combine cranberries, sugar, and water in small pot over medium heat.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until cranberries are softened, about 15 minutes.
Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a medium bowl and let syrup cool.
To make sangria:
Combine red wine, apple cider, cranberry syrup, bourbon, cranberries, and apple.
You can serve immediately or stop in refrigerator for up to overnight.
To serve, pour over ice, filling about ¾ full and then top with sparkling water
Garnish with rosemary sprig or cinnamon stick

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