I hope you are all ready for Thanksgiving tomorrow!
In the spirit of the holiday season, I thought it would be appropriate to share one of my favorite holiday drinks: Sparkling Cranberry Sangria but, I am going to share it two ways!
The alcoholic version and the family friendly non-alcoholic version.
This drink is so easy to prepare and so delicious! It is a great addition to your holiday menu!
Let’s start with the alcoholic version first. I purchased both wines in this recipe from Trader Joes. They have a pretty good selection and their staff is really helpful if you aren’t sure which ones to pick!
Here is the recipe:
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup orange juice – chilled
- 1 cup cranberry juice cocktail (the sweet stuff!) – chilled
- 1 bottle sweet white wine
- 1 bottle sparkling wine – chilled
- 1 sliced orange
- 1 sliced lemon
- 3 cups fresh cranberries
- Rosemary for garnish
- Mix all of the ingredients above except for the sparkling wine in a large pitcher or punch bowl.
- Stir and refrigerate for up to two hours
- When ready to serve, add the chilled sparkling wine
- Stir and enjoy!
For those of you interested in the non-alcoholic, family friendly, kid friendly version, it is super easy.
You simply just replace the alcoholic additions with ginger ale:
- 1 liter ginger ale – chilled
- 1 cup orange juice – chilled
- 1 cup cranberry juice cocktail (the sweet stuff!) – chilled
- 1 sliced orange
- 1 sliced lemon
- 3 cups fresh cranberries
- Rosemary for garnish
- Mix all of the ingredients in a large pitcher or punch bowl
- Mix well and serve immediately
- Enjoy!
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So there you have it, one amazing and easy holiday drink, prepared two ways! It’s not only delicious, but so festive!
I am so excited to celebrate Thanksgiving tomorrow. It is the start of many fun family gatherings and traditions.
We will be spending Thanksgiving day at my in-laws, and then on Sunday I will be hosting at my home with my family!
I love spending the holidays with family and I am so thankful that both Jason and I have our families nearby.
I hope you have a very happy and blessed Thanksgiving Day!
