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If there’s one thing I take delight in during the holidays, it’s a holiday themed cocktail! The combination of flavors that are reminiscent of the season always leave me wanting more. I like to dibble dabble in cocktail making (I’m no expert…yet), so I wanted to share my take on a Cinnamon Spice Holiday Sangria.

I love making sangria for the holidays. Something about it just makes me feel very cozy and warm. The key to this sangria is to let it marinate and sit for 2 hours (overnight would be even more ideal) to really let the flavors mix together and soak in.

The star ingredient of this red sangria is a cinnamon stick. I added this on a whim just to get an idea of what the flavors would be like. I was so happy at how the cinnamon flavor infused perfectly with the rest of the drink and it gave the perfect hint of spice.

The best wine for sangria (in my opinion) is a red blend. It’s not too dry or too sweet and can easily mesh with other ingredients mixed in. Also, make this drink in a large pitcher or a mason jar and then distribute amongst each cup. The pitcher is also a great way to add decor to a food spread at a holiday get together.

For sangrias, I love serving them in short glass drinking cups or stemless wine glasses. I think it gives just enough. For a holiday party I hosted, I served them in clear Christmas ornaments. It was a cute way to keep everything tidy while also giving my guests the chance to have fun with the pouring.

Print Recipe

Holiday Cinnamon Sangria

Some years ago, I made a batch of red sangria for a Friendsgiving get together and it was a HIT! Since then, I've always loved to make this festive drink for family and friends, and this version may just be my best one yet!

Cook Time10 minutes mins

Course: Drinks

Keyword: christmas cocktails, christmas drinks, holiday, holiday cocktails, holiday drinks, holiday sangria, red sangria

Servings: 4 people

Equipment

• Glass Pitcher (keep in fridge to cool before making the drink)

Ingredients

• 3 cups Ménage a Trois Red Wine Blend
• 3 ounces Malibu Coconut Rum
• 2 ounces Jack Daniel's Tennesse Apple Whiskey
• 1 cup Fresh Apple Cider
• 3 Cinnamon Sticks
• Ice cubes (to chill)
• Fresh cranberries (for garnish)
• 1 Orange (cut in rounds)
• 1 Apple (sliced)

Instructions

• In large pitcher, add in ice, orange slices, apple slices, cranberries, and cinnamon sticks.
  Ice cubes, Fresh cranberries, 1 Orange, 1 Apple, 3 Cinnamon Sticks
• Pour in wine and apple cider and stir to mix.
  3 cups Ménage a Trois Red Wine Blend, 1 cup Fresh Apple Cider
• Add in rum and whiskey (be sure to taste after each ounce to ensure the alcohol level is to your preference).
  2 ounces Jack Daniel's Tennesse Apple Whiskey, 3 ounces Malibu Coconut Rum
• Once all mixed together, set in fridge for a 2 hours (or overnight, if possible).
• Serve over ice or chilled and garnish fresh cranberries.