Christmas Sangria, an alcoholic aperitif to serve at the table during the Christmas holidays or for New Year’s Eve dinner. The recipe is very simple and, like the savory Christmas candles, I got the inspiration for this drink from some videos seen on social media. Recently, I have been spending hours watching videos on social platforms related to Christmas and often find inspiration for your recipes. This drink, unlike the classic sangria, is made with cranberry juice, orange juice, and prosecco, to which tonic water is then added.
Obviously, you can customize it according to your tastes and, if you prefer a non-alcoholic drink suitable even for the little ones at home, you can omit the prosecco, replacing it with more tonic water or some soda. A spiced drink, thanks also to the presence of cinnamon sticks that will leave their fragrance after a few minutes of infusion. I recommend not exceeding 30 minutes of rest, as it may become unpleasant when consumed as an aperitif. And now I really stop writing and leave you the recipe for the Christmas sangria below, because it will be ready in a click!
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Economical
- Rest time: 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 8 People
- Cooking methods: No cooking
- Cuisine: Spanish
- Seasonality: New Year's Eve, Christmas
- Energy 71.77 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 9.08 (g) of which sugars 7.34 (g)
- Proteins 0.37 (g)
- Fat 0.12 (g) of which saturated 0.01 (g)of which unsaturated 0.02 (g)
- Fibers 0.67 (g)
- Sodium 4.53 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 107 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 14 oz prosecco
- 5.3 oz fruit juice (cranberries)
- 3.5 oz orange juice
- 3.5 oz tonic water
- 3 sticks cinnamon sticks
- 1.6 oz red currants
- 2.1 oz pomegranate seeds
- granulated sugar (q.b.)
- ground cinnamon (q.b.)
Tools
- Pitcher
- Glasses for aperitif
- Cutting Board
- Knife
Steps
First, deseed the pomegranate and wash the currants under water, patting them dry with a paper towel. Then transfer them into a jug or a large pitcher.
Next, add the prosecco, cranberry juice, tonic water, and orange juice. If you prefer, you can replace the latter with freshly squeezed orange juice in the same quantity. Also add the cinnamon sticks and stir. Then transfer the aperitif to the fridge for 30 minutes.
In the meantime, work on decorating the glasses. Place the granulated sugar with cinnamon on a plate and mix with a teaspoon. I haven’t specified an exact amount for the latter because it depends on your preference. I love it, but it might not be to everyone’s taste. Rub a slice of orange or lemon around the rim of the glasses and then dip them upside down into the plate where you previously mixed sugar and cinnamon. Make sure the ingredients adhere well to the rim and lift.
After the resting time, take the pitcher and pour the aperitif into the glasses. The Christmas sangria is ready to be served to your guests.
Storage and tips for Christmas sangria
The Christmas sangria can be prepared in advance and stored in the fridge covered with plastic wrap. If you prepare this aperitif several hours before, I recommend adding the cinnamon sticks only half an hour before serving.
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FAQ Questions and Answers for Christmas sangria
What can I substitute for cranberry juice?
Alternatively, you can use cranberry juice, pomegranate juice, or any other juice you like.
How can I make this drink non-alcoholic?
You can replace the prosecco with half fruit juice of your choice and some soda.
