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A close-up of a pitcher filled with festive Thanksgiving drinks, featuring apples, pomegranate seeds, lemon, lime, and cinnamon sticks.

Thanksgiving Sangria

A festive and flavorful sangria perfect for your Thanksgiving gathering. This recipe is designed to be inclusive and easy to make, ensuring everyone can enjoy a delicious drink.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Refrigeration Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 21 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Drinks, Thanksgiving
Cuisine: American
Calories: 134
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Spiced Simple Syrup
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 2 whole cloves
  • 1 star anise
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup orange juice freshly squeezed
For the Sangria
  • 1 green apple sliced
  • 1 red apple sliced
  • 1 lemon sliced
  • 750 ml fruity, full-bodied red wine Rioja recommended
  • 1/3 cup triple sec or Cointreau
For Garnish
  • pomegranate arils optional
  • chopped fruit more, optional
  • whole spices optional

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Large pitcher
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, toast the cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise for 3 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Reduce the heat to low. Add the water, sugar, and fresh orange juice. Simmer for 3 minutes, stirring gently to dissolve the sugar.
  3. Strain the sugar mixture into a large pitcher. Stir in the wine and triple sec. Add the whole spices from the sugar mixture.
  4. Add the sliced apples and lemon. Stir and refrigerate for 1 to 4 hours before serving.
  5. Taste and adjust sweetness by adding additional simple syrup if desired.
  6. To serve, pour the sangria into ice-filled glasses. Garnish with more sliced fruit, lemon wedges, and optional pomegranate arils or whole spices.

Nutrition

Calories: 134kcalCarbohydrates: 16.5gProtein: 0.5gFat: 0.2gPotassium: 68.6mgFiber: 1.6gSugar: 11.9gVitamin A: 8.1IUVitamin C: 12.5mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

You can make the spiced simple syrup up to 1 week in advance. If you want to prepare the pitcher ahead of time, mix everything except the fruit and refrigerate. Add the fruit 1 to 4 hours before serving to prevent sogginess.

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