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.
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.
Notes
SubstitutionsWine- 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 questionsDoes 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.