CRANBERRY-ORANGE SANGRIA

Cranberry-Orange Sangria image

Letting this sangria sit in the fridge overnight improves the fruitiness, making it the perfect make-ahead drink for a holiday party. It's also nice with a splash of brandy. -Maria Regakis, Somerville, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 medium orange, halved and thinly sliced
1 medium apple, quartered and thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1 bottle (32 ounces) cranberry juice
1 bottle (750 ml) zinfandel or other fruity red wine
1 cup simple syrup
1/2 cup orange liqueur
Ice cubes
GARNISHES:
Optional: Thinly sliced oranges, thinly sliced apples and fresh cranberries

Steps:

In a large pitcher, combine the first 7 ingredients; refrigerate overnight. Serve over ice; garnish with oranges, apples and cranberries if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 6mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.