Spiced Sangria
Adapted from Jose Garces' recipe.
This Spiced Sangria is the perfect beverage for your holiday party, gathering, dinner, or any time you just want a cocktail! A perfect blend of Tempranillo Rose wine, ruby port, traditional port, orange liqueur, cranberry juice, and spices. It's so delicious and I get rave reviews every time I make it. When I have a holiday party, I always have to make a double batch.  Plus it's so pretty!  Enjoy!
Servings: 12 yield(s)
Prep Time: 270 mins
Ingredients
    For the Spiced Simple Syrup
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp cloves
  • 1/2 tsp allspice
    • For the Macerated Fruit
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • 2 apples, sliced
  • 1/2 cup Spiced Simple Syrup
  • 3/4 cup orange liqueur (such as triple sec, cointreau, grand marnier)
  • 1/2 cup ruby port wine
    • For the Sangria
  • 1 bottle Tempranillo rosé
  • 1/2 cup port wine (such as Graham’s Six Grapes Reserve Port)
  • 1/2 cup orange liqueur (such as triple sec, cointreau, grand marnier)
  • 1/2 cup cranberry juice (preferably 100% real cranberry juice, not cocktail)
Instructions
  1. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the sugar, water and spices until the sugar is dissolved. Let cool.
  2. Combine all the ingredients for the macerated fruit. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours up to overnight.
  3. To assemble the sangria, add the remaining ingredients to the chilled fruit mixture and stir to combine. Enjoy!