Pomegranate Cranberry Sangria
This festive pomegranate cranberry sangria is perfect for holiday entertaining! Incredibly easy to make and filled with red wine, fruit and assorted juices, it’s a must for your next party. Dairy free, gluten free and vegan.
One of my favorite drinks to order when I am out at a restaurant is sangria.
When my husband and I were on vacation with my family in California, I ordered a glass with dinner one night.
Unfortunately, it turned out to be terrible and I was incredibly disappointed.
So of course I decided to give it a go at home instead.
I’ve been playing around with different variations and decided that this pomegranate cranberry one is my favorite for this time of year.
It’s still on the lighter side but has that fall / winter feel from the cranberry, pomegranate and red wine.
The cinnamon sticks and combination of pears, apples and oranges also adds to that holiday feeling that I love so much.
This sangria is perfect for holiday gatherings, especially as it is something that can (and should) be made in advance.
And that beautiful deep red color just looks gorgeous in a pitcher.
Additional Drink Recipes:
- Sparkling Winter Champagne Sangria
- Honey Cinnamon Apple Cider Sangria
- Peach and Raspberry Sangria
- Ginger Pomegranate Bourbon Cocktail
Did you make this recipe? Rate and review it down below! I’d love to hear from you.
Pomegranate Cranberry Sangria
This festive pomegranate cranberry sangria is perfect for holiday entertaining! Incredibly easy to make and filled with red wine, fruit and assorted juices, it’s a must for your next party. Dairy free, gluten free and vegan.
Ingredients
- 1 (750 ml) bottle red wine
- 1 cup pomegranate juice
- 1 cup cranberry juice
- ½ cup orange juice
- ⅔ cup brandy
- 1 medium pear, chopped
- 1 medium apple, chopped
- 1 small orange, sliced
- 2 whole cinnamon sticks
- 1 (12 ounce) can ginger ale*
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, add the red wine, pomegranate juice, cranberry juice, orange juice, and brandy. Mix to combine.
- Add in the chopped pears and apples, orange slices and cinnamon sticks. Pour in the ginger ale. Mix again to combine.
- Place the pitcher in the refrigerator for at least several hours. Pour into glasses over ice to serve.
Notes
*You can decrease the amount of ginger ale if you like your sangria more tart and less sweet. I used the full can but prefer mine slightly on the sweeter side. Adjust the amount to your taste.
To keep this dairy free / vegan - be sure to use dairy free / vegan friendly alcohol.
If you are gluten free - be sure to use an appropriate brandy.
Adapted from Pink Parsley
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 169Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 12mgCarbohydrates: 27gFiber: 2gSugar: 23gProtein: 1g
Nutrition data shown is an estimate provided by an online calculator and is for informational purposes only. It should not be considered a substitute for a medical professional’s advice.
Can you use ocean spray cran-pomegranate in place of the seperate juices? Will that adjust the sweetness a lot?
Hey Sarah! I haven’t tried that myself but I think it would work just fine. I would taste before adding any ginger ale – you may or may not need any depending on the sweetness level. Enjoy!
What kind of Brandy do you recommend? I want it to have that spike but don’t want it to be overpowering.
Hey Courtney! I’ve always used Christian Brothers VS Brandy. My husband picked it out for me the first time years ago when I started making sangria – he said it’s smoother than a lot of the other cheaper brands of brandy! I really like it in the sangria (it’s there but not in your face).
What type of red wine would you suggest? I’m not a big red wine drinker but always love red sangria just never know what type of wine they use. I’d appreciate a suggestion!
Definitely! I usually go for either Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot. I flip back and forth between the two over which I prefer more. Usually the cab though 🙂 Hope you enjoy!
I had to click through on this one because I love fall flavors any time of year. This looks divine. I’m a sangria fool, too.
As much as I loved the peach version, this one is hands down still my favorite!
I found your recipe on pintrest. I’m gonna make a batch for the restaurant I work for. I cant wait!!
Enjoy! I hope you like it!
Sangria and Christmas movies?? Sounds like a great Saturday night to me! and this recipe looks so delish! Definitely want to try it out, thanks for sharing!
haha Thanks Steph! I couldn’t agree more : )
I’ve been seeing a lot of pomegranate sangrias recipes lately. Yours looks delicious! For now, I am sticking with Gluhwein, but pomegranate sangria might be next on my list.
Let me know if you try it! I’m already planning to make it again for Christmas : )