Best Red Lobster Cranberry Apple Sangria Recipes

Red Lobster - Cranberry-Apple Sangria image

Provided by Starfire aka Wendy

Categories Beverages

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 ounces canned cranberries, pureed
1 (8 ounce) bottle Chardonnay wine
1 (8 ounce) bottle white zinfandel wine
2 ounces liquor (Tuaca)
1 2/3 ounces sour apple liqueur
1 2/3 ounces triple sec
4 ounces cranberry juice
2 ounces orange juice

Steps:

Orange wedges and green apple chunks for garnish
Place the canned cranberries in a blender and puree for approximately 4-5 seconds. The mixture should not be totally smooth. Measure out 4 ounces.
In a two-quart container or pitcher, combine all the ingredients.
Stir well and store in refrigerator until ready to serve.
Serve approximately 6 ounces of the beverage over ice in a tall glass. Garnish with a fresh skewer of fruit using the orange wedges and green apple chunks.
Chef's Tips:.
It's best to make sangria a day in advance, because the longer the flavors can blend together, the better. Don't put the fruit into the sangria at the last minute. Allow it to soak up the flavor of the liquids. Use a quality wine in your sangria, and make sure to put it in the glass or pitcher before you start mixing in the other ingredients. Since fruit is a great expression of the seasons, use those types that are fresh and in season. For example, during the summer, mix a white wine with peaches, nectarines and blueberries. In the winter, use citrus fruits like oranges and tangerines. In the fall, choose apples and berries. Be sure you use fruit juices that are consistent with the fruits in your sangria. In the summer, use peach nectar. If you're using citrus fruits, use orange juice. If you're using berries, use cranberry juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124, Fat 0.1, Sodium 7, Carbohydrate 11.4, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 6.5, Protein 0.4

Juicy Red Apple Sangria image

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 4h5m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 750-ml bottle fruity red wine (I like Tempranillo for this sangria)
2 cups apple cider
1 cup cranberry juice
3/4 cup brandy
1/2 cup Triple Sec
3 medium apples (cored and diced (I like a combo of red delicious or another red apple + pink lady apples))
3 5- inch cinnamon sticks
1 teaspoon whole cloves
Ice (for serving)

Steps:

Add all ingredients except for ice to a large pitcher. Stir and cover with a lid or plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours.
Stir again before serving. To serve, fill glasses with ice. Spoon several pieces of fruit into the glass and fill the rest of the way with wine. Pluck out any cloves that float to the top (and/or warn your drinkers to keep an eye out for them and pick them out if they come across any!) Garnish with fresh peppermint leaves and cinnamon sticks for extra-festive flair.