Paul Kushner
Christmas sangria is a simple way to add a relaxed, festive vibe to your holiday gatherings. These big-batch drinks mix red or white wine with winter fruits, cozy spices, and just enough sweetness. Think cranberries, oranges, apples, pears, and spices that fit the season without being too heavy.
These Christmas sangria recipes are made for sharing. Each one is easy to prepare in advance and works well for parties, family dinners, or relaxed evenings at home. Serve them chilled or gently spiced, pour into glasses, and let guests help themselves so you can enjoy your time too.
Holiday Cheer Sangria
Holiday Cheer Sangria combines chilled Prosecco, pomegranate juice, bourbon, and orange juice for a sparkling drink with tart fruit, citrus, and warm whiskey notes. The Prosecco keeps the mix lively, while pomegranate gives it a deep red color. Orange zest adds fresh aroma, and pomegranate arils plus orange slices brighten the pitcher. Serve it at Christmas parties, family dinners, or winter gatherings when you want a batch cocktail with fruit and bubbles. For easy sharing.
Holiday Cheer Sangria
Ingredients
Method
- In a large pitcher, combine the bourbon, pomegranate juice, orange zest, and orange juice. Stir well and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- When it’s time to serve, fill a punch bowl with ice and pour in the bourbon mixture.
- Top with chilled Prosecco, gently stirring to combine.
- Garnish with fresh pomegranate arils, orange slices, and rosemary sprig for a festive look and added flavor.
Holiday Sangria
Holiday Sangria blends red wine, cranberry juice, pomegranate juice, Grand Marnier, and cinnamon simple syrup for a rich holiday drink with tart fruit, orange, and warm spice. Honeycrisp apple, orange slices, cranberries, and pomegranate arils add color and fresh flavor. Cinnamon sticks and rosemary finish the seasonal look. Serve it chilled from a pitcher or punch bowl at Christmas parties, family dinners, or gatherings where a make-ahead drink keeps serving simple. Throughout the busy season.
Holiday Sangria
Ingredients
Method
- In a large pitcher, combine the red wine, cranberry juice, pomegranate juice, Grand Marnier, and cinnamon simple syrup. Add the apple slices, orange slices, cranberries, and pomegranate arils.
- Use a bar spoon to stir the ingredients until well mixed, allowing the fruit to start infusing the sangria.
- Place the pitcher in the refrigerator and chill for 2–4 hours to let the flavors meld. For a quicker option, serve immediately over crushed ice.
- Pour the sangria into glasses, including some fruit in each serving. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and a fresh rosemary sprig for an aromatic touch.
Cranberry Orange Sangria
Cranberry Orange Sangria combines white wine, tequila, cranberry juice, triple sec, orange juice, and simple syrup for a bright drink with tart berry, citrus, and a little warmth. Frozen cranberries and orange slices give the pitcher bold color and fresh fruit character. The white wine keeps the base lighter than a red sangria. Serve it well chilled at holiday dinners, Christmas parties, or casual gatherings when you want a fruity batch cocktail with crisp citrus.
Cranberry Orange Sangria
Ingredients
Method
- In a large pitcher, pour in the white wine, tequila, cranberry juice, triple sec, orange juice, and simple syrup.
- Stir gently to combine the flavors.
- Add the frozen cranberries and orange slices to the pitcher for a festive touch.
- Serve immediately or let it chill in the fridge for 1-2 hours to enhance the flavors.
- Pour into glasses and enjoy this vibrant holiday sangria!
Maple Pumpkin Red Sangria
Maple Pumpkin Red Sangria combines red wine, pumpkin purée, maple syrup, apple cider, and brandy for a rich fall-to-winter drink with fruit, spice, and gentle sweetness. Orange slices, diced apple, and cinnamon sticks bring fresh color and warm aroma, while cranberries can add a brighter holiday touch. Serve it chilled at Christmas parties, winter dinners, or cool evenings when you want a sangria with pumpkin, apple, and maple flavors in one pitcher. With family nearby.
Maple Pumpkin Red Sangria
Ingredients
Method
- In a large pitcher, combine the red wine, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, apple cider, and brandy. Stir until well mixed.
- Add the orange slices, diced apple, and cinnamon sticks.
- Chill the sangria in the fridge for at least 2-4 hours, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Before serving, give it a final stir, and garnish with fresh cranberries if desired.
- Pour over ice and enjoy!
Olive Garden Green Apple Sangria
Olive Garden Green Apple Sangria mixes chilled Moscato, sour apple liqueur, pineapple juice, green apple purée, strawberries, orange, and fresh green apples for a sweet, fruity drink with tart apple and tropical notes. The Moscato keeps the base light and smooth, while pineapple adds extra brightness. Serve it chilled in a large pitcher for holiday gatherings, casual afternoons, or parties when you want a colorful sangria with crisp apple flavor and plenty of fresh fruit.
Olive Garden Green Apple Sangria
Ingredients
Method
- Cut 2-3 green apples into large chunks
- Heat a saucepan at medium heat
- Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of water, just enough to coat the pan to the apples don’t stick
- Cook the apples in the saucepan for 10 minutes or until slightly soft on the outside
- Let cool and place in a blender with a squeeze of lemon juice to prevent browning
- Blend until you get a smooth texture (can add more water if too thick)
- 2 large green apples yielded about 5 oz
- Add the Moscato, pineapple juice, apple pucker, and green apple puree to a pitcher
- Stir all ingredients together
- Add the strawberries, oranges, and apples
- Add ice if serving immediately, or keep in the fridge until you are ready to serve
- Pour over fresh ice and top with extra fruit
White Christmas Sangria
White Christmas Sangria combines white wine, sparkling apple cider, and simple syrup for a light holiday drink with crisp fruit, gentle sweetness, and bubbles. Chopped apple and fresh cranberries add seasonal color, while rosemary sprigs bring a fresh herbal aroma. The pale base gives the pitcher a clean winter look that works well on a holiday table. Serve it chilled at Christmas parties, winter dinners, or relaxed evenings when you want an easy white sangria.
White Christmas Sangria
Ingredients
Method
- In a large pitcher, combine the white wine, sparkling apple cider, simple syrup, fresh cranberries, chopped apple, and rosemary sprigs.
- Stir the mixture thoroughly using a long wooden spoon to ensure all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to infuse.
- Serve the sangria chilled in glasses, making sure to include a mix of fruit in each serving. Garnish each glass with a fresh sprig of rosemary for an extra festive touch.
Christmas Sangria
Christmas Sangria blends dry red wine, Grand Marnier, cranberry juice, pomegranate juice, and cinnamon simple syrup for a bold drink with tart fruit, orange, and warm spice. Honeycrisp apple, orange slices, cranberries, and pomegranate arils fill the pitcher with bright seasonal color. Cinnamon sticks and rosemary add aroma and a clear holiday finish. Serve it chilled at Christmas parties, family dinners, or winter gatherings when you need a make-ahead drink for several guests. At home.
Christmas Sangria
Ingredients
Method
- In a large pitcher or punch bowl, combine the red wine, cranberry juice, pomegranate juice, Grand Marnier, and cinnamon simple syrup. Mix thoroughly to blend all the flavors.
- Add the sliced honeycrisp apple, orange slices, fresh cranberries, and pomegranate arils. Stir gently to distribute the fruit evenly throughout the mixture.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. For a deeper infusion, let it chill overnight.
- When ready to serve, pour the sangria into glasses over ice. Finish with a garnish of a cinnamon stick and a sprig of rosemary for a festive flourish.
Honeycrisp Apple Sangria
Honeycrisp Apple Sangria combines red wine, apple cider, brandy, orange juice, and lemon juice for a fruity drink with crisp apple, citrus, and warm spirit notes. Chopped Honeycrisp apples, orange slices, and cinnamon sticks build the seasonal flavor, while club soda can add a light sparkling finish. A cinnamon-sugar rim is optional. Serve it at Christmas parties, autumn dinners, or winter gatherings when you want a sangria that leans strongly into apple and spice. Too.
Honeycrisp Apple Sangria
Ingredients
Method
- In a large pitcher, place the cinnamon sticks, chopped honeycrisp apples, and orange slices. Pour in the red wine, apple cider, brandy, orange juice, and lemon juice. Stir to combine.
- Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for 6 to 24 hours to let the flavors meld together.
- Before serving, taste the sangria. If you prefer it sweeter, stir in 1 ounce honey, or agave, as desired.
- To create a festive cinnamon-sugar rim, moisten the rims of your glasses with water, then dip them into a mix of cinnamon and sugar.
- Pour the sangria into the prepared glasses, making sure to include some fruit in each serving. Add a splash of club soda to each glass for a fizzy finish.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick for extra flair, if desired.
- Serve and enjoy the refreshing, fruity, and spiced flavors of the Honeycrisp Apple Sangria!
Apple Cider Sangria
Apple Cider Sangria mixes white wine, apple cider, caramel vodka, cinnamon sticks, sliced apple, orange, and frozen cranberries for a sweet seasonal drink with crisp fruit and soft caramel notes. The white wine keeps the base light, while cider and cinnamon bring clear fall and holiday flavor. Serve it well chilled so the fruit stays fresh and the flavors blend. It works well for Christmas parties, family dinners, or casual gatherings with a large group.
Apple Cider Sangria
Ingredients
Method
- In a large pitcher, add the cinnamon sticks, sliced apples, sliced oranges, and frozen cranberries.
- Pour in the white wine, apple cider, and caramel vodka. Stir everything together gently to combine the flavors.
- Refrigerate the sangria for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled and enjoy your seasonal Apple Cider Sangria!
Pomegranate Vanilla Sangria
Pomegranate Vanilla Sangria combines Spanish red wine, sparkling pomegranate soda, brandy, vanilla, sugar, orange, apple, pear, pomegranate seeds, and cinnamon for a rich drink with dark fruit, bubbles, and warm spice. Vanilla softens the sharper fruit notes, while the fresh fruit adds color and texture to every glass. Serve it chilled at holiday parties, dinner gatherings, or special celebrations when you want a sangria with pomegranate, spice, and a smooth vanilla finish. For winter guests.
Pomegranate Vanilla Sangria
Ingredients
Method
- In a large pitcher, add the sliced orange, chopped apples, chopped pears, cinnamon sticks, and pomegranate arils.
- Pour in the Spanish red wine, sparkling pomegranate soda, brandy, sugar, and vanilla extract over the fruit. Scrape the vanilla beans out of their pods and add the seeds to the pitcher. Then, throw in the empty vanilla pods for extra flavor.
- Stir the mixture thoroughly with a large spoon to combine all the ingredients. Place the pitcher in the refrigerator and let it chill for about 1 hour, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Before serving, taste the sangria and add more sugar if desired to adjust the sweetness.
- Spoon some of the fruit into glasses, add ice, and pour the sangria over the top. Garnish with additional fruit or cinnamon sticks if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the bold, fruity, and spiced flavors of the Pomegranate Vanilla Sangria!
Spiced Apple Sangria
Spiced Apple Sangria combines white wine, apple cider, sliced apples, and cinnamon sticks for a simple holiday drink with crisp fruit and warm spice. The white wine keeps the base light, while cider adds sweetness and a clear seasonal note. Figs and thyme make the garnish more earthy and colorful without changing the easy build. Serve it chilled at Christmas gatherings, autumn dinners, or quiet evenings when you want an apple sangria with little prep.
Spiced Apple Sangria
Ingredients
Method
- In a large pitcher, combine the sliced apples, apple cider, cinnamon sticks, and the bottle of white wine.
- Stir the mixture gently and let it sit in the refrigerator for 6-8 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld together.
- When ready to serve, fill glasses with ice and pour the sangria over the ice.
- Garnish each glass with fresh figs and a sprig of fresh thyme for an aromatic touch.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the sweet, spiced, and refreshing flavors of the Spiced Apple Sangria!
Bourbon Whiskey Sangria
Bourbon Whiskey Sangria combines red wine, bourbon, grenadine, apple cider, and optional cardamom bitters for a rich seasonal drink with fruit, oak, and warm spice. Apple, orange, cranberries, cloves, cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, and star anise deepen the aroma as the pitcher chills. The result is bold but still easy to serve. Make it for Christmas gatherings, autumn celebrations, or cool evenings when you want a spiced sangria with extra whiskey character. With close friends.
Bourbon Whiskey Sangria
Ingredients
Method
- In a large bowl or pitcher, combine the red wine, low-carb apple cider, sugar-free keto grenadine, apple pieces, orange pieces, fresh cranberries, and all the whole spices (cloves, cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, and star anise).
- Stir the mixture well to combine the ingredients and release the flavors of the spices.
- Taste the mixture, and if desired, add bourbon whiskey to your preferred strength and flavor.
- Cover the sangria and allow it to chill in the refrigerator for a few hours, or ideally overnight, to let the flavors infuse and deepen.
- Before serving, give the sangria a final stir and garnish with additional fresh fruit slices and whole spices, if desired, for an attractive presentation.
- Serve the sangria chilled in glasses over ice, if preferred, and enjoy!
- This sangria can be made a day or so ahead of your gathering and will keep in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Caramel Apple Sangria
Caramel Apple Sangria mixes white wine, apple cider, caramel vodka, chopped apples, and caramel syrup for a sweet seasonal drink with crisp fruit and a rich caramel note. The cider gives the pitcher a clear autumn flavor, while white wine keeps the base lighter than a red sangria. Drizzle extra caramel when serving if you want a stronger dessert feel. It works well for winter gatherings, holiday parties, or nights with friends around the table.
Caramel Apple Sangria
Ingredients
Method
- Start by placing the chopped apples in the bottom of a large pitcher.
- Drizzle the caramel syrup over the apples, coating them evenly.
- Pour in the white wine, apple cider, and vodka.
- Stir the mixture well to combine all the ingredients.
- Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least four hours to allow the flavors to meld and chill the sangria.
- Before serving, swirl additional caramel syrup around the inside of each glass for a decorative touch.
- Fill the glasses with the chilled sangria, making sure to include some of the chopped apples in each glass.
- Serve with a straw if desired, and enjoy your Caramel Apple Sangria!
Classic Red Sangria
Classic Red Sangria combines red wine, brandy, simple syrup, orange, lemon, apple, and club soda for a familiar fruit-forward drink with citrus, gentle sweetness, and light fizz. The fruit adds color and fresh flavor as it rests in the wine, while brandy gives the base more depth. Serve it chilled over ice at holiday dinners, casual parties, or family gatherings when you want a straightforward sangria that is easy to prepare for several guests. Easily.
Classic Red Sangria
Ingredients
Method
- Wash and slice the orange, lemon, and apple into thin rounds or wedges.
- Place the fruit slices into a large pitcher.
- Add the brandy and simple syrup, stirring to mix the flavors.
- Pour in the red wine and stir again to evenly combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the fruit to infuse.
- Just before serving, add the club soda and ice to the pitcher.
- Stir gently, then pour into glasses and enjoy.
Sangria Margarita
Sangria Margarita combines red wine, tequila, orange juice, and sour mix for a drink that lands between a margarita and a wine cocktail. Tequila gives the base warmth, while orange and sour mix keep the flavor bright and tangy. Orange, lemon, and lime slices add color and fresh citrus aroma. Serve it chilled at Christmas parties, family gatherings, or casual celebrations when you want a fruity cocktail with both wine and tequila in the glass.
Sangria Margarita
Ingredients
Method
- Mix the Base:
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, orange juice, and sour mix.
- Add a handful of ice to chill the mixture without diluting it too much.
- Shake It Up:
- Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds to integrate all the flavors beautifully and chill the mixture.
- Prepare the Glass:
- Rim a large glass with salt (optional), and fill it halfway with ice cubes.
- Add Wine:
- Pour the red wine over the ice, creating a layer at the bottom of the glass for a distinctive look.
- Pour the Margarita Mixture:
- Slowly pour the shaken margarita mixture over the back of a spoon onto the wine layer to help maintain the separation between the wine and the margarita mix and enhance the looks of the drink.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Garnish with slices of orange, lemon, and lime on the rim or floated atop the drink to add a refreshing aroma and a colorful finish.
- Enjoy:
- Serve immediately and enjoy the fusion of flavors in your Sangria Margarita.
Red Wine Apple Cider Sangria
Red Wine Apple Cider Sangria combines fruity red wine, apple cider, orange liqueur, Honeycrisp apples, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, and star anise for a rich drink with crisp fruit and layered spice. The orange liqueur brightens the darker wine and cider, while whole spices deepen the aroma as the pitcher rests. Serve it over ice at fall gatherings, Christmas parties, or holiday dinners when you want a make-ahead sangria with bold apple character and warm spice.
Red Wine Apple Cider Sangria
Ingredients
Method
- In a large pitcher, add the red wine, apple cider, orange liqueur, sliced honeycrisp apples, crushed cardamom pods, whole cloves, cinnamon sticks, and star anise.
- Stir the mixture well to ensure all the flavors are combined. Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight to allow the flavors to meld.
- When ready to serve, fill glasses with ice and pour the chilled sangria over the top.
- Garnish each glass with a cinnamon stick, a star anise, and additional apple slices if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your Red Wine Apple Cider Sangria!
