2oranges, peeled + sliced into bite-size piecesOr 2-3 mandarin oranges (peeled + sliced or segmented)
small handful cranberries (fresh or frozen), optional
2ouncesapple cider (non-alcoholic) or orange juiceUse more for a sweeter sangria
2ouncesunsweetened cranberry juiceOr use sweetened for a sweeter sangria
2ouncesGrand MarnierOr use another orange liqueur
750milliliterbottle Garnacha (Spanish red wine)Or use another medium-bodied, fruity red wine, such as Pinot Noir, Malbec or Syrah
Instructions
Add oranges and cranberries (if using) to a large pitcher. Add the cider (or orange juice), cranberry juice and Grand Marnier.
Pour the wine into the pitcher and stir.Cover the pitcher and chill for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
Taste the sangria. If desired, add more juice for a sweeter sangria.Serve chilled.
Notes
This recipe is easily halved (for a smaller group) or doubled (for a larger group).To swap the juice for sparkling cider or hard cider, wait until just before serving to add the cider. Why are the cranberries optional? Cranberries need to be heated to become sweet and delicious. Cranberries infused in wine won't add much flavor to your drink, but they will be pretty! The cranberry flavor comes from the cranberry juice.