Cranberry Apple Cider Orange Sangria

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Cranberry Apple Cider Orange Sangria

This Cranberry Apple Cider Orange Sangria is a perfectly refreshing way to kick things off for the Holidays. Packed with a ton of sweet, Fall/Winter flavors---this recipe is the right way to enjoy a cup of non-alcoholic sangria. But don't skip the wine if preferred. A pinch of alcohol is all that you need to add to spice things up a bit.

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Total Time15

Course: Drinks

Keyword: drinks, holidays, vegan

Servings: servings

Calories: 247kcal

Author: Shanika

Ingredients

CRANBERRY SIMPLE SYRUP:

1 ½ cups water
1 cup whole cranberries, fresh or frozen
½ cup organic cane sugar
peeled skin of 1 orange

SANGRIA:

4 cups apple cider, homemade or store-bought
2 oranges, freshly-squeezed
1 cup whole cranberries, fresh or frozen
2 Tbsps freshly-squeezed lemon juice
Cranberry Simple Syrup
Ice, crushed or cubes
Ginger beer, for topping (optional)

GARNISH:

Orange slices
Apple slices

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

TO MAKE THE CRANBERRY SIMPLE SYRUP:

In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add the water, cranberries, sugar, and orange peels, stirring it together and bring to a boil for 1-2 minutes. Let it boil for another 3-4 minutes as cranberries should begin "popping" at this point. Remove from heat and let everything cool completely.

TO MAKE THE SANGRIA:

In a pitcher, add the apple cider, freshly-squeezed orange juice, cranberries, lemon juice, and cooled cranberry simple syrup, stirring everything together until combined. Add in sliced oranges and apples. NOTE: For best results, chill the sangria in the refrigerator for about 2 hours or so.
TO SERVE: Prepare your glass(es), add ice and pour sangria (including a bit of sliced fruit) until filled (unless using ginger beer as topping). NOTE: You can always top things off with ginger beer for a bit of fizz or alcohol, if desired.
Sip and Enjoy!

Notes

STORAGE: For leftovers, tightly seal the top of pitcher with plastic wrap and keep refrigerated for up to 5 days for optimal freshness.
SERVING SIZE: To make additional batches of sangria, simply double or triple ingredients, depending on need.
APPLES: Best apples to use for this latte are: Granny Smith, Gala, Honeycrisp, Fuji, etc.
ALCOHOL: If you'd like to keep this recipe dairy-free, but want to spruce things up with alcohol, feel free to add 1 ounce of rum, vodka, etc.
EQUIPMENT: Here, I’ve curated a list of drinkware and mocktail essentials that I use to achieve my favorite drinking experiences, especially with this Cranberry Apple Cider Orange Sangria. Everything from my fave glassware, cocktail shakers, ice cube trays, and more. SEE THEM HERE!

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