This super easy Christmas Sangria is the perfect spiced holiday cocktail, with all the great flavor and easy prep of a regular Sangria. Just grab a bottle of spicy red wine, some orange juice, soda water,and your Christmas spices.
Start by prepping the clove-infused orange by sticking the cloves into the skin of the orange wedge.
Place the clove-infused orange wedge and cinnamon stick in a wine glass and pour in red wine and orange juice. Mix, then allow to infuse for at least 30 minutes.
Serving - 1 minute
Add an ice cube and top up with soda water. Decorate the glass with an orange wedge with cloves, and serve!
Notes
Ingredient notes & substitutions
Red wine can really be any kind you like, but I prefer a full, spicy version like a Côtes du Rhône
Orange juice should be without pulp. I used a store bought juice without added sugar, but it's even better with fresh pressed. Use a juice with added sugar for a sweeter Sangria.
Orange juiceand soda water can be swapped for an orange flavored soda, for a sweeter version
Ice can skipped if you use cold ingredients instead
Tips & tricks
Prep ahead by mixing red wine, orange juice and the spices in a jug or punch bowl, then add soda water and ice straight into the glasses when serving
Make it into a regular sangria - just skip the cinnamon sticks and cloves
Prep a whole orange with cloves, and then cut - especially if your making multiple Christmas Sangrias. It's easier than trying to stick them into wedges.