Holiday Sangria

A clove pomander adds a festive touch to this red wine sangria made with brandy, orange liqueur, and fresh citrus.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 287 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 large orange
• 1 large grapefruit
• 1 large lemon
• ice cubes
• 2 limes, sliced
• 1 (750 milliliter) bottle Rioja red wine
• 3 (1.5 fluid ounce) jiggers orange-flavored liqueur (such as Cointreau®)
• 1 clove pomander
• 0.25 cup brandy
• 1.5 cups lemon seltzer water

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pour Rioja into a large pitcher. Add brandy and orange liqueur. Cut orange, grapefruit, and lemon into wedges. Squeeze juice into the pitcher. Toss in fruit with rinds. Refrigerate until flavors combine, 8 hours to overnight.

Step 2

Add pomander to the sangria several hours before serving.

Step 3

Strain liquid into chilled glasses of ice. Top with a splash of seltzer. Garnish with lime slices.