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!
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
- In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the sugar, water and spices until the sugar is dissolved. Let cool.
- Combine all the ingredients for the macerated fruit. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours up to overnight.
- To assemble the sangria, add the remaining ingredients to the chilled fruit mixture and stir to combine. Enjoy!