Sunny Anderson's Winter Sangria

Warm up your holiday gatherings with Sunny Anderson's Winter Sangria, a cozy twist on the classic summer cocktail. This delicious recipe marries the robust flavors of dry red wine and brandy with seasonal staples like apple cider, orange juice, and a touch of granulated sugar for sweetness. Infused with aromatic spices—cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise—and garnished with vibrant slices of orange, apple, and jewel-like pomegranate seeds, this sangria is a feast for the senses. Perfectly balanced and easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, this mulled sangria is ideal for festive entertaining. For an optional bubbly touch, add sparkling water just before serving. Delight your guests with this warming, fruit-forward concoction that embodies the comforting essence of winter!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 bottle (750 ml) Dry red wine
• 0.5 cup Brandy
• 1 cup Orange juice
• 2 cups Apple cider
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 2 Cinnamon sticks
• 5 Cloves
• 1 Star anise
• 1 Orange, sliced
• 1 Apple, cored and sliced
• 0.5 cup Pomegranate seeds
• 1 cup Sparkling water (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the red wine, brandy, orange juice, apple cider, and granulated sugar.

Step 2

Stir the mixture gently until the sugar dissolves completely.

Step 3

Add the cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise to the saucepan. Stir to incorporate and let the mixture warm gently without boiling, for about 10-15 minutes.

Step 4

Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the spiced wine cool slightly.

Step 5

In a large pitcher or punch bowl, add the orange slices, apple slices, and pomegranate seeds.

Step 6

Pour the warm sangria mixture over the fruit in the pitcher or bowl.

Step 7

Allow the sangria to sit at room temperature for at least 1-2 hours to let the flavors meld together.

Step 8

Before serving, taste the sangria and adjust sweetness if needed by adding more sugar or a drizzle of honey.

Step 9

If desired, add a splash of sparkling water for a fizzy twist just before serving.

Step 10

Serve the winter sangria in glasses garnished with a cinnamon stick or a fresh fruit slice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(20.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	58.9

Total Fat 2.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 28.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 13.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.0g	0%
Total Sugars 0.3g
Protein 1.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 152.0mg	0%
Iron 3.4mg	0%
Potassium 188.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.4%

Protein: 8.4%

Carbs: 67.2%