Description
This Sparkling Cranberry Orange Sangria is a festive and joyful cocktail perfect for holiday gatherings or any celebration. Combining sparkling wine, cranberry juice, and orange liqueur with fresh fruit, this refreshing sangria offers a delightful burst of tart and citrus flavors topped with fizzy club soda to keep the party sparkling.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquids
- 1 bottle of sparkling wine (750ml)
- 2 cups cranberry juice
- 1 cup orange liqueur
- 1 cup club soda
Fruits
- 1 orange, sliced
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
Others
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Combine juices and liqueur: In a large pitcher, pour 2 cups of cranberry juice and 1 cup of orange liqueur. Stir gently to blend the sweet and tart flavors as the base of the sangria.
- Add fresh fruit: Add the sliced orange and fresh cranberries to the pitcher, allowing the fruit to infuse the mixture with natural citrus aroma and color.
- Incorporate sparkling wine: Pour in the entire bottle (750ml) of sparkling wine carefully and stir gently to combine all ingredients without losing the fizz.
- Add club soda for fizz: Top off the mixture by adding 1 cup of club soda, enhancing the sparkle and lightness of the sangria.
- Serve chilled over ice: Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the sangria over the ice. Garnish with additional fruit if desired and serve immediately for a refreshing festive drink.
Notes
- Use chilled sparkling wine and club soda for the best refreshing effect.
- Adjust the sweetness by altering the amount of cranberry juice or orange liqueur to taste.
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute sparkling wine and orange liqueur with sparkling water and orange juice.
- Allow the sangria to chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld even more.
- Use fresh seasonal cranberries or frozen if fresh are unavailable.
