My favorite part about Thanksgiving isn’t the turkey, although that is mighty tasty. It’s the cranberries. There’s just something about those red, tart berries that brings a warm Thanksgiving feeling to my heart.
Every year I make a homemade cranberry sauce (and I will again this year), but I also decided my favorite seasonal berry needed a bigger role in the holiday menu– as a cocktail. So, I’m serving this Cranberry Red Wine Sangria recipe with Thanksgiving dinner. It’s the perfect way to sweeten up Thanksgiving, don’t you think?
Cranberry Red Wine Sangria Recipe
Doesn’t it look refreshingly delicious?
After slaving away in a hot kitchen all day roasting a turkey with all the trimmings, a sangria will hit the spot like nothing else.
I like to make it the evening before and let the flavors mingle in a pitcher in the fridge until it’s served the next day, but if you’re an early riser, you could make it in the morning to have ready for a mid-afternoon meal.
I mix a bottle of Malbec, cranberry juice and orange juice in a pitcher. Then I add some fresh cranberries, orange slices and apple slices before letting everything infuse in the fridge overnight.
The next day, I give it a good stirring and pour over ice in individual glasses to serve.
It’s the perfect way to sweeten up Thanksgiving!
Cranberry Red Wine Sangria
Ingredients
- 1 750 ml bottle Malbec
- 4 cups cranberry juice
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 orange cut into thin slices
- 1 apple cored and sliced
Instructions
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Combine liquid ingredients in pitcher. Add remaining ingredients. Chill for 4-6 hours or overnight.
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Stir well and pour into individual glasses over ice. Garnish as desired.
Happy Holidays!
shelly peterson says
January 20, 2018 at 8:29 pmThis looks like a perfect holiday drink. I love cranberry juice. I would love to try this.
JM says
January 20, 2018 at 3:29 pmWhat a great idea for a winter drink. I usually have a bag of fresh, frozen cranberries. I love a good white wine, but not so much red. I’m sure the flavors in this will help me appreciate a nice red.
Alissa Apel says
December 18, 2017 at 3:25 pmI can’t wait for the day where I can drink again. I’m just on too much Aspirin right now. This looks so good!
Belinda Givens says
December 20, 2018 at 7:53 amI’m to but have one bottle that was going to serve at Thanksgiving and never opened. So I’m going to use this recipe. One glass of wine. But I think I might be in trouble, Another glass, might be the problem ☺
Nicole says
October 24, 2016 at 11:32 pmWow, what a great Sangria for Fall and Thanksgiving and holidays! It’s such a pretty color, too. Thank you for sharing your post at the #HomeMattersParty this week. We hope you’ll join us again when the next party goes live this Friday at 12AM EST.
Ellen says
October 18, 2016 at 9:30 pmI love sangria and this is such a fun, festive holiday twist.
Tatanisha Pitts-Worthey says
November 23, 2015 at 1:58 pmNow this looks like a delicious drink, looks perfect for Thanksgiving. I have to try this one!
Gabby says
November 21, 2015 at 9:35 pmhow much sugar should I use if I don’t use artificial sweeteners?
Liz says
November 22, 2015 at 10:06 pmHey Gabby! That would be equivalent to 1/4 cup granulated sugar.
JR Horner says
December 29, 2016 at 11:56 pmI didn’t see where it said to add Sweet n Low????
Liz says
December 31, 2016 at 7:52 amI altered the recipe so that you don’t need to add it, but forgot to change the wording. Ignore that part! 🙂
Nicole Escat says
November 20, 2015 at 11:27 amI would love to have this for the holidays!
Angela says
November 19, 2015 at 8:47 pmI order sangria in restaurants all the time, but never make it at home. Your recipe looks so good. I love the addition of cranberries for the holidays.
Jessica Simms says
November 19, 2015 at 6:38 pmYes Yes Yes! I need to make this for this holiday! It’s such a great idea and so affordable.
CourtneyLynne says
November 19, 2015 at 5:16 pmOmg!!!! This is my kinda drink. Sounds so yummy. I will have to give this a pin and try it out 🙂 cheer 🙂
Melinda@LookWhatMomFound...andDadtoo says
November 19, 2015 at 5:02 pmthis looks amazing. i had something similar at a party and they added cinnamon whiskey. It really packed a punch
Debbie Denny says
November 19, 2015 at 11:06 amYou are so right… that looks refreshing and delish. I would not have thought of doing this. Will be trying that soon.
Bonnie @wemake7 says
November 19, 2015 at 8:53 amOh yum! Yes please, mommy would love to have some of that during the holidays. =) Great recipe!
Vianna says
November 19, 2015 at 8:17 amOMG! Looks so delishhhhh. I’ll let my mom see and made this~
Lisa Rios says
November 19, 2015 at 6:47 amMy goodness this looks absolutely delicious & so much refreshing as well. I love anything with Cranberry & the Sangria recipe looks like a wonderful choice for holiday party.
dawn says
November 19, 2015 at 2:35 amfor photos are amazing every things looks soo yummy. i aslo i love sangria. nice post.
Shanéy Maharaj says
November 19, 2015 at 1:21 amNever had Sangria in ages. Will definitely make some this Christmas. Love cranberries.
Cindy (Prime Beauty) says
November 18, 2015 at 9:29 pmOh, this sounds so yummy and it’s pretty too!
Mimi Green says
November 18, 2015 at 8:54 pmSangria is my absolute favorite and any occasion is good enough for me. I will be all over this one.
Dhemz Apdian - Dias says
November 18, 2015 at 8:23 pmyum! I love to make mocktails on the weekends. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
By the way, I’m curious about the camera you’re using. What brand is it? I’m planning to replace my old DSLR..
Ron says
November 18, 2015 at 8:08 pmLooks delicious and refreshing. Great wine for a great night.
Krystal says
November 18, 2015 at 7:42 pmOoooo this sounds really delicious! I would love to make this for myself with some extra fruit!
Rocio Chavez (@yoursassyself) says
November 18, 2015 at 7:13 pmOMG that looks amazingly refreshing! It’s definitely sangria time!
Sicorra@NotNowMomsBusy says
November 18, 2015 at 5:22 pmThis drink looks delicious! When we buy red wine it is a Malbec too. I never thought to add cranberry juice to it, but next time I will.
Chubskulit Rose says
November 18, 2015 at 4:16 pmThat looks very refreshing. I hoave never had a sangria before. looks tasty!
Stephanie says
November 18, 2015 at 4:12 pmI love using Sweet n Low, and this sangria looks so good! And it’s perfect for Fall!
Janis @MommyBlogExpert says
November 18, 2015 at 4:02 pmI love cranberries. Your drink idea is perfect for the holidays since cranberries are now in season. I like this so much, in fact, I added to MommyBlogExpert’s Cocktails Pinterest board too.
April G says
November 18, 2015 at 3:45 pmI love the winter twist. I would love to try this with fresh cranberries.
Debra says
November 18, 2015 at 3:31 pmThis would be the perfect signature cocktail for our Thanksgiving meal. The Hubs and I were just saying we wanted to do drinks instead of just wine with dinner for the holiday – love it!
Toni | BoulderLocavore says
November 18, 2015 at 3:28 pmThis is so festive! I love Sangria at any time of year and you’ve added such great seasonal flavors. This would be great for Thanksgiving!
ricci says
November 18, 2015 at 2:53 pmI love a good sangria and this one is pretty and very fall-like with the cranberries! Great recipe!!
Kari Ann says
November 18, 2015 at 1:21 pmI LOVE sangria! This looks like a great recipe I will have to make it.
Diana Elizabeth says
November 18, 2015 at 1:19 pmThat looks not only delicious but beautiful! Great photography 🙂 I love how festive it looks, I have a white wine option so having both to offer would be so cheerful and compliment the holiday decor too.
Stephanie Keeping says
November 18, 2015 at 12:44 pmLooks yummy! Sounds like a great drink for the holidays.
Maureen says
November 18, 2015 at 12:40 pmThis sounds delicious! I bet it would be a hit at our family Thanksgiving.
Elizabeth @ Being MVP says
November 18, 2015 at 12:01 pmLooks refreshing! The color is beautiful and definitely holiday worthy.
Mama to 5 BLessings says
November 18, 2015 at 1:03 pmI agree! The color is perfect for Thanksgiving and/or Thanksgiving! Very festive!
Tonya C says
November 18, 2015 at 11:55 amOh yes! I love Sangria…it’s actually one of the only alcoholic drinks I have every now and then. Great idea for Thanksgiving!
lisa says
November 18, 2015 at 11:18 amThis sounds fantastic! I love making sangria and the cranberry makes a perfect Thanksgiving flavor!
Fabgrandma says
November 18, 2015 at 10:59 amThank you so much for this diabetic friendly drink. I would not have thought to use a zero calorie sweetener in a wine drink. Sangria, yes!
Chrystal | Nevermore Lane says
November 18, 2015 at 12:06 pmI am pre-diabetic due to PCOS so I can understand and appreciate this, too! Best wishes for you this holiday season.
Allison says
November 18, 2015 at 10:52 amThis looks just wonderful! I’m going to save this to make Christmas Eve!
Jesica H says
November 18, 2015 at 10:42 amThat looks sooo delicious! If it wasn’t so early in the morning I would get a glass and a good book!~
Christie says
November 18, 2015 at 9:52 amCranberry sangria for Thanksgiving? Why didn’t i think of this perfect pairing before! YUM!
Seattle Travel Blogger says
November 18, 2015 at 9:50 amMy sister and I both LOVE sangria! I am going to talk to her about making this for Thanksgiving. Gotta have the cranberries… why not as a drink?
Amanda || Growing Up Madison says
November 18, 2015 at 9:46 amThis is just what we need for Thanksgiving. This is just so festive and I’m sure it tastes super good too.
Tracey says
November 18, 2015 at 9:06 amI always thought of Sangria as a summer drink! Now thanks to you I can enjoy it all year round 🙂
Jennifer Sikora says
November 18, 2015 at 8:53 amThat looks so festive and refreshing! I am a huge fan of sangria. I think it is my favorite alcoholic drink.
Brandy says
November 18, 2015 at 8:30 amThis looks erally yummy, I love cranberry flavored stuff so I bet this sangria would be a fabulous taste for me.
Crysta says
November 19, 2015 at 12:20 amI’m loving cranberries right now. These look just scrumptious, don’t they?!?!
Caroline says
November 18, 2015 at 7:45 amThis really looks delicious! Printing it right now. Can’t wait to try it.
Jaclyn Anne says
November 18, 2015 at 7:36 amThis cranberry sangria looks amazing! I love traditional sangria but this sounds like it would be a nice twist – I must try it myself 🙂
Jasmine Watts says
November 18, 2015 at 7:01 amThat looks so pretty & festive. I love cranberries!
Rebecca Bryant says
November 18, 2015 at 6:43 amWhat a delicious holiday drink. I love me some cranberries
Dogvills says
November 18, 2015 at 10:17 amI love cranberries, too. This looks delicious and refreshing.
Rosey says
November 18, 2015 at 5:18 amFresh cranberries make me happy. For years I missed out on them because I’d only had canned as a kid and hated them. Now they’re a huge treat. 🙂
Wood Arts Universe says
November 18, 2015 at 4:26 amI haven’t made this recipe of yours but I’m glad I came across with it. There’s something that I can try to make soon. Thanks!
Shannon Peterson says
November 18, 2015 at 2:42 amOh wow, I love the holiday flavors this has in it!
Tyra says
November 18, 2015 at 1:40 amHow absolutely delightful and perfect for Thanksgiving! I would have never though to put cranberries in Sangria!
victoria says
November 18, 2015 at 1:35 amIt looks festive and tasty! I really want to try this. I need this for Holiday season.
Bri says
November 18, 2015 at 12:50 amCranberries are super delicious and I know my family (who are of age) would enjoy drinking this. What a great holiday drink.
Claudette says
November 18, 2015 at 12:47 amI need to have more Sangria in my life and this seems like a good way to start. 🙂
Brenda Brown says
November 18, 2015 at 12:40 amThat is so fancy and festive!!! I am going to have to try this.
Michelle says
November 18, 2015 at 12:30 ami don’t drink but this sounds great for those who do
Crystal says
November 18, 2015 at 12:16 amThat looks so pretty & festive. I wonder if I could try the mocktail version of this. I don’t want to miss out on the flavors!
Carol Bryant says
November 18, 2015 at 12:01 amMaybe if I drank this I would cook better lol. In all seriousness, I love a good glass of sangria and the cranberry addition is right up my alley!
Emily Smith says
November 17, 2015 at 11:44 pmDoesn’t that look lovely and sound delicious! I would definitely like to sip on a glass at my next holiday party!
Alissa Apel says
November 17, 2015 at 11:33 pmThis sounds so good! I love cranberries so much. You can only get them around Thanksgiving and Christmas. I stock up, and put some in the freezer to eat them year round.
Debbie L. says
November 17, 2015 at 10:38 pmYummm…this sounds very tasty. This woudl be perfect for me to bring to my sister-in-laws party after the holidays.
Kristi @ Homestead Wishing says
November 17, 2015 at 10:35 pmWow, that looks amazing! I love your pictures!
Censie says
November 17, 2015 at 10:26 pmI adore the flavor combo of cranberry and orange. this sounds so good!
Ann says
November 17, 2015 at 10:23 pmOh my goodness this looks amazing! I would have never thought of adding cranberries into the mix.
Kristi says
November 17, 2015 at 10:15 pmMy sister loves to make sangria for the holidays, I will pass this on in case she is looking for one without sugar.
Becca says
November 17, 2015 at 9:40 pmThat sangria looks pretty delicious. I don’t think I have ever had it with cranberries before!
Amber NElson says
November 17, 2015 at 9:38 pmI’m pretty sure I am going to be making this for our family gathering.
Claudia Krusch says
November 17, 2015 at 9:34 pmI can’t wait to try your recipe! Sangria is my favorite! It sounds and tastes like holidays! Loooove it!
Miles L. says
November 17, 2015 at 9:28 pmI haven’t tried any Sangria before. However, I love cranberries and so, I might as well try this one. 🙂
Chasing Joy says
November 17, 2015 at 9:28 pmThis does look really refreshing. I’ve never made a sangria before. I might try this one.
Keikilani says
November 17, 2015 at 9:02 pmI love cranberries! We were just talking about needing a good sangria for Thanksgiving too.
Shauna says
November 17, 2015 at 8:39 pmOh my goodness, I don’t want to wait for Thanksgiving for this. It sounds good right now. HA! Thanka for sharing. I love Sangria
Brett Martin says
November 17, 2015 at 8:08 pmThis would be so refreshing and perfect fo the holidays. I love that it is a lower calorie option.
Chrystal | Nevermore Lane says
November 17, 2015 at 7:42 pmI love mixing cranberry juice with liquor. So tasty. Sangria makes the perfect holiday drink.
Elizabeth O. says
November 17, 2015 at 7:28 pmThat looks wickedly refreshing! And it’s not that complicated to do! I’d love a glass right now.
Donna says
November 17, 2015 at 7:15 pmThis sounds and looks so good. It would be a great addition to our Thanksgiving events.
Mama to 5 BLessings says
November 17, 2015 at 7:14 pmThat looks like a nice refrshing drink. Perfect for Thanksgiving!
Dawn says
November 17, 2015 at 7:03 pmI love drinking sangria on occasion. I’ve never had cranberries in sangria before, but it sounds delicious.
Katrina says
November 17, 2015 at 7:01 pmThis looks super yummy and so festive.
Alicia says
November 17, 2015 at 6:47 pmI don’t drink wine, but this looks good. I will recommend it to my sister as she enjoys wine.
Helene Cohen Bludman says
November 17, 2015 at 6:37 pmI think my guests would be very pleased if i served this on Thanksgiving. It looks delicious.
Nikki says
November 17, 2015 at 6:27 pmI haven’t tried it, it looks so yummy and refreshing. I’m gonna try to make it.
Julie @ Running in a Skirt says
November 17, 2015 at 6:23 pmSign me up for this! Sangria is my favorite!!!
Marcie W. says
November 17, 2015 at 6:11 pmThis flavor combo sounds delicious! I absolutely adore a good sangria, and since so many of my family members do as well, this cocktail would be perfect for our holiday gatherings.
Jeanine says
November 17, 2015 at 6:09 pmThis looks so good. I’ve never had Sangria before, I’m not sure I’d like it but I LOVE cranberries. So good, So I’d love to give this a try!
Lee says
November 17, 2015 at 6:06 pmEveryone knows I don’t drink. However Sangria is one thing I’ll sometimes take a few sips of. This seems like it might be healthy and delicious. UTI what? 😉
Ana De- Jesus says
November 17, 2015 at 5:26 pmThis sounds amazing I love cranberries !
Star Traci says
November 17, 2015 at 5:12 pmYou had me at Sangria! I never thought of using cranberries but I love that. What a great refreshing holiday drink!
I am so pinning this.
🙂
Traci
Life as a Convert (@LifeAsAConvert) says
November 17, 2015 at 5:07 pmI don’t take alcohol, but I’d like to have a mocktail version of this!
Jessica Harlow says
November 17, 2015 at 5:06 pmI love different Sangrias, but never thought about a cranberry version! This will be perfect to serve with Thanksgiving dinner!
Heidi says
November 17, 2015 at 5:01 pmI can’t wait to try this recipe for the holidays! Thanks for sharing!
Sarh S says
November 17, 2015 at 4:11 pmThis sounds great, I’ll have to share the recipe with a friend who is crazy for wine. While I’m not a wine fine, I’d definitely give this a try.
Lori Bosworth says
November 17, 2015 at 4:10 pmI don’t drink either, but I would definitely make this sangria for holiday parties for my guests.
Heather lawrence says
November 17, 2015 at 4:03 pmI’ll take a glass! I love sangria.. so delicious and refreshing!
Adding this to our Christmas eve dinner 🙂 The hubby is going to love it.
Lindsey @ Redhead Baby Mama says
November 17, 2015 at 3:43 pmMy friends LOVE Malbec, but I haven’t given it a good try. This would be a good excuse!
Lauren says
November 17, 2015 at 3:14 pmRed sangria is perfectly matched with orange slices!
Brandy M says
November 17, 2015 at 3:09 pmI can’t wait to make this for Thanksgiving. I love the color of it and anything Sangria is OK with me! 😉
Jeanette says
November 17, 2015 at 3:08 pmThis is the second time that I saw a post for Sangria. I think I will take this as a sign that I need to make it! This looks SO good!
Sarah Bailey says
November 17, 2015 at 2:53 pmNow I don’t drink myself but I know I have family and friends who would love it so I might have to make it for them. x
harriet says
November 17, 2015 at 2:10 pmWow- that sure looks good! I could snag some right now 🙂
Lois Alter Mark says
November 17, 2015 at 2:05 pmThat sounds delicious! And it definitely makes a festive Thanksgiving drink!
Christine Luken says
November 17, 2015 at 1:11 pmI love wine and cranberries, so I am definitely trying this recipe! Definitely a great compliment to Thanksgiving dinner.
Stacy says
November 17, 2015 at 1:08 pmI love sangria, but never thought about making a cranberry one! I also think cranberries are the true star of Thanksgiving and this sangria will be joining our holiday dinner.
Clo Nevaeh says
November 17, 2015 at 1:06 pmThis looks amazing. Lately I’ve really been drinking about a glass of wine a day and this looks great to help mix things up!
Tamara says
November 17, 2015 at 12:46 pmWOW. My husband would love this. He’s such a sangria fan and often makes it himself. He also loves cranberry juice. Not sure why he hasn’t made something like this yet!
Jennifer says
November 17, 2015 at 12:29 pmoh man, definitely pinned this baby! Cannot wait to make it myself
Marybeth Hamilton says
November 17, 2015 at 12:26 pmI always associate sangria with summer and warm weather. This is the perfect recipe for bringing it into the fall season!
Catherine S says
November 17, 2015 at 11:54 amThis sounds like a great drink. I will make this for my Thanksgiving gathering with the girls.
Pam says
November 17, 2015 at 11:51 amCranberries are such a festive fall food! This sound perfect for just about any fall or winter celebration.
Dawn says
November 17, 2015 at 10:27 pmI agree! Cranberries are the perfect festive food. I bet they are splendid added to Sangria.
Lisa Joy Thompson says
November 17, 2015 at 11:10 amWhat a creative drink idea! I love how festive it looks with the cranberries in it!
tara pittman says
November 17, 2015 at 10:56 amI cant drink wine. I would make this just for the fruits.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
November 17, 2015 at 10:49 amThat Sangria is calling my name! I know exactly what the adults are going to be drinking at the Christmas table this year.
Paula Schuck says
November 17, 2015 at 10:27 amSangria is my favorite type of drink. You just can’t beat that fruity flavor. I love using cranberry for a holiday feel.
Joyce Brewer (@MommyTalkShow) says
November 17, 2015 at 10:11 amThat looks like the kind of cocktail I’d like after a day in the kitchen cooking and cleaning after Thanksgiving. Yum!
Wendy @ ABCs and Garden Peas says
November 17, 2015 at 10:03 amThat sounds delicious! I would love to make some soon to try it out myself. Thanks for sharing!
Jennifer says
November 17, 2015 at 9:40 amI love a good Sangria. I think cranberry is an excellent choice. The tart is a perfect contrast.
Kim Henrichs says
November 17, 2015 at 7:56 amThis looks so yummy! Definitely getting made.
Ourfamilyworld says
November 17, 2015 at 5:20 amThat looks sooo good! I love sangrias. I can’t wait to wow my guests with this.
Dogvills says
November 17, 2015 at 4:29 amThis looks refreshing and delicious. I will be doing this on Thanksgiving.
MyTeenGuide says
November 17, 2015 at 2:41 amThe Sangria looks really yummy. I can’t wait to try this.
Mimi says
November 17, 2015 at 12:09 amThis is a beverage I’d totally expect to see at my brother’s house at a party. They’re always so creative with drinks and foods. I’ll have to share this with him and his wife to see if they’d bring it to mom’s Christmas party in a couple of weeks! Let the delicious festivities begin!
MJ L. says
November 16, 2015 at 10:33 pmI love Sangria!! I would never think of making it with cranberries! What a great holiday drink.
Lisa Williams says
November 16, 2015 at 10:27 pmI have only recently discovered that I actually like cranberries. I have never had any kind of sangria, but this looks wlike it tastes wonderful!
Amber NElson says
November 16, 2015 at 9:47 pmThat looks really good! Sweet and refreshing!
Daria says
November 16, 2015 at 9:43 pmOmg! This looks delicious! I will be making this for the holidays! Thanks for sharing!
Rose says
November 16, 2015 at 9:20 pmI have never made sangria before but it always looks so delicious! I think I’m going to have to try making this for my Christmas party!
Saidah Washington says
November 16, 2015 at 9:01 pmI had sangria for the first time this weekend and man have I been missing out. Yours looks so delicious
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
November 17, 2015 at 5:49 amHaha, you sure have. It’s the best cocktail out there.
aimee fauci says
November 16, 2015 at 8:55 pmMy son makes Sangria, I will need to show him this for when he visits for Thanksgiving. Looks fabulous.
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
November 16, 2015 at 8:54 pmYes, yes, yes, a million times YES! I need this in my life.
Heather D. (@GirlGoneMom) says
November 16, 2015 at 8:01 pmUmm, pass that ova here please. Looks perfect for the holidays.
Cascia Talbert says
November 16, 2015 at 7:42 pmI love cranberries! That sounds so good.