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Makes

6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

For the Cranberry Simple Syrup

  • ¾ cup whole cranberries
  • cups sugar
  • 1 cup cold water

For the Sangria

  • 1 bottle of a full-bodied Zinfandel
  • ¾ cup brandy
  • ¾ cup Luxardo cherry liqueur
  • ¼ cup cranberry simple syrup
  • 8 dashes cherry bitters
  • 1 cup pitted cherries or frozen, but thawed
  • cups blueberries
  • ½ cup strawberries
  • 5 cups of ice divided
  • Mint sprig for garnish

Instructions

For the Cranberry Simple Syrup

  • In a small saucepan, add the cranberries and smash with a muddler or the bottom of a heavy glass. Add the sugar and water and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until all the sugar is completely dissolved. When cool, strain through a fine mesh sieve and pour into a storage container or squeeze bottle; refrigerate until ready to use. This will keep up to 1 month in the refrigerator or 3 months in the freezer.

For the Sangria

  • Add wine, brandy, cherry liqueur, cranberry simple syrup, cherry bitters, cherries, blueberries, and strawberries to blender and blend until smooth. Strain using a fine mesh strainer or sieve. This step is important. No one enjoys the mouth feel of seeds or skin, since they don’t fully break down.