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    Cranberry Orange Sangria Cocktail

    Published: December 12, 2019 | Last Modified: November 19, 2023 | By: Kaleena Martinez

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    This Cranberry Orange Sangria Cocktail is a delightful and refreshing drink that combines the vibrant flavors of cranberries, the citrusy zing of oranges, and the subtle sweetness of wine. This festive and colorful cocktail is perfect for entertaining guests or enjoying a relaxing evening.

    A top down view of a glass filled with cranberry orange sangria, fresh cranberries, an orange slice, and a fresh rosemary sprig.

    I am a huge cranberry fan, especially around the holiday season. My favorite dish at Thanksgiving and Christmas is always the cranberry sauce. So making this cranberry orange vodka cocktail is a must for our Thanksgiving dinner.

    This cranberry orange cocktail has bursts of tartness from fresh cranberries, bright notes of citrus from the oranges, and the mellow undertones of your favorite white wine. Whether you're hosting a holiday gathering, a summer picnic, or just craving a unique and flavorful beverage, this sangria cocktail is a fantastic choice!

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    • Ingredients
    • Step by step
    • Substitutions
    • Frequently asked questions
    • What is the difference between cranberry juice and cranberry juice cocktail?
    • Tips and notes
    • Storing
    • Recipe

    Ingredients

    Ingredients needed to make a cranberry orange sangria cocktail.

    Step by step

    White wine being poured into a glass pitcher.
    Cranberry vodka being poured into a glass pitcher.
    Orange juice being poured into a glass pitcher.
    Cranberry juice being poured into a glass pitcher.
    Honey being squeezed into a glass pitcher.
    A hand with a wooden spoon stirring cranberry orange sangria cocktail in a glass pitcher.
    A hand pouring fresh cranberries into a glass pitcher filled with cranberry orange sangria.
    A hand placing an orange slice into a glass pitcher filled with cranberry orange sangria.
    A hand pouring apple slices into a glass pitcher filled with cranberry orange sangria.
    1. Pour your white wine, cranberry vodka, cranberry juice, and honey into a large glass pitcher.
    2. Stir to combine.
    3. Add fresh cranberries, orange slices, and apple slicer to the pitcher and stir.
    4. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
    5. Serve with fresh rosemary sprigs and a slice of orange. You can also add in a cinnamon stick.

    Substitutions

    Wine- I like to use a dry white wine like pinot grigio but you can use whatever kind of white wine you like. You can also use red wine if you prefer a red wine sangria.

    Cranberry juice- You can use regular cranberry juice or cranberry juice cocktail. I have also used light cranberry juice if you want a lower-calorie option.

    Cranberry vodka- I prefer to use Deep Eddy's cranberry vodka but you can use plain vodka if you can't find cranberry vodka.

    Orange juice- You could also use an orange juice blend like orange pineapple, orange grapefruit, tropical blend orange juice, orange peach juice, or orange strawberry banana juice. If you want to lower the calories of the cocktail you can use light orange juice.

    Honey- You can use maple syrup or agave in place of honey. You can also make an easy, simple syrup to use.

    Fruit- I love using fresh cranberries, orange slices, and green apples in this cocktail recipe.

    Frequently asked questions

    Does cranberry and orange juice go together?

    Yes! The tartness of cranberry and the sweetness of orange juice make for the perfect pairing.

    What alcohol mixes with cranberry juice?

    Vodka is the most popular to mix with cranberry juice but you can mix it with rum, gin, champagne, or wine.

    What is the difference between cranberry juice and cranberry juice cocktail?

    Cranberry juice contains pure, undiluted juice extracted from cranberries. Cranberry juice cocktail is a blend of cranberry juice and other fruit juices, along with sweeteners like sugar or high fructose corn syrup.

    Opt for pure cranberry juice if you prefer a more intense and tart flavor without added sugars or other juices. On the other hand, if you enjoy a sweeter and milder taste with a fruitier blend, cranberry juice cocktail might be more to your liking.

    Tips and notes

    • You can make this sangria cocktail a day before your holiday party to save you time the day of. Making this and letting it sit in the refrigerator helps all the flavors meld together and the fruit absorbs some of the juices, making it extra flavorful.
    • If you use pure cranberry juice your cocktail will have that beautiful deep red color. If you use cranberry juice cocktail or light cranberry juice then your cocktail will have a lighter almost pink color.

    Storing

    You can store this sangria cocktail in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

    A top view of a glass filled with cranberry sangria, fresh cranberries, an orange slice, and a rosemary sprig.

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    Recipe

    A top view of a glass filled with cranberry orange sangria, fresh cranberries, an orange slice, and a rosemary sprig on top.

    Cranberry Orange Sangria Cocktail

    Kaleena Martinez
    This Cranberry Orange Sangria Cocktail is a delightful and refreshing drink that combines the vibrant flavors of cranberries, the citrusy zing of oranges, and the subtle sweetness of wine. This festive and colorful cocktail is perfect for entertaining guests or enjoying a relaxing evening.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 people

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 Bottle of white wine I used a Pinot Grigio
    • 2 cups Cranberry juice cocktail
    • ½ cup Deep Eddy's Cranberry Vodka
    • 1 cup Orange juice
    • 1 cup Frozen or fresh cranberries
    • 1 tablespoon Honey
    • 1 Orange sliced
    • 1 Apple sliced

    Instructions
     

    • Add the wine, cranberry vodka, cranberry juice, orange juice, and honey to the pitcher and stir to combine.
    • Add the cranberries to the pitcher.
    • Slice the apple and orange and place in the pitcher.
    • Chill for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
    • Serve with optional garnish of an orange slice, fresh rosemary sprig, and cranberries.

    EQUIPMENT NEEDED

    • Pitcher

    Notes

    Substitutions
    Wine- I like to use a dry white wine like pinot grigio but you can use whatever kind of white wine you like. You can also use red wine if you prefer a red wine sangria.
    Cranberry juice- You can use regular cranberry juice or cranberry juice cocktail. I have also used light cranberry juice before if you want a lower-calorie option.
    Cranberry vodka- I prefer to use Deep Eddy's cranberry vodka but you can use plain vodka if you can't find cranberry vodka.
    Orange juice- You could also use an orange juice blend like orange pineapple, orange grapefruit, tropical blend orange juice, orange peach juice, or orange strawberry banana juice. If you want to lower the calories of the cocktail you can use light orange juice.
    Honey- You can use maple syrup or agave in place of honey. You can also make an easy, simple syrup to use.
    Fruit- I love using fresh cranberries, orange slices, and green apples in this cocktail recipe.
    Tips and notes
    • You can make this sangria cocktail a day before your holiday party to save you time the day of. Making this and letting it sit in the refrigerator helps all the flavors meld together and the fruit absorbs some of the juices, making it extra flavorful.
    • If you use pure cranberry juice your cocktail will have that beautiful deep red color. If you use cranberry juice cocktail or light cranberry juice then your cocktail will have a lighter almost pink color.
    Frequently asked questions
    Does cranberry and orange juice go together?
    Yes! The tartness of cranberry and the sweetness of orange juice make for the perfect pairing.
    What alcohol goes with cranberry juice?
    Vodka is the most popular to mix with cranberry juice but you can mix it with rum, gin, champagne, or wine.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 223kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 0.4gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.03gSodium: 9mgPotassium: 185mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 89IUVitamin C: 56mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg

    *nutrition information is an approximate

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