25 SeasonSip Christmas Sangria Recipes

Christmas is the season of sparkle, laughter, and togetherness, and nothing sets the mood better than a festive drink in hand. Sangria, with its vibrant colors and fruity flavors, is the perfect holiday cocktail to bring cheer to your celebrations. It’s refreshing, versatile, and can be made ahead of time—leaving you more moments to spend with loved ones.

Christmas sangria is all about infusing traditional sangria with a holiday twist. Think crisp red or white wine blended with seasonal fruits like cranberries, oranges, and pomegranate seeds, along with warming spices such as cinnamon and cloves. Every sip feels like a celebration of the season itself.

Whether you’re hosting a big Christmas dinner, planning a cozy holiday brunch, or simply enjoying a quiet evening by the fire, these sangria recipes will add a splash of joy and flavor to your holiday gatherings.

Christmas Sangria Recipes

Classic Red Christmas Sangria

A traditional favorite with holiday fruits and spices.
Ingredients:

• Red wine

• Oranges

• Cranberries

• Cinnamon sticks

• Brandy

• Sugar

Steps to Make Classic Red Christmas Sangria

• Combine wine, brandy, sugar, and fruit in a pitcher.

• Stir well and refrigerate 4 hours before serving.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: ~180, Carbs: ~18g
A timeless and festive sangria to brighten the table.

White Winter Wonderland Sangria

Light, crisp, and snowy with fresh fruits.
Ingredients:

• White wine

• Apples

• Pears

• Pomegranate seeds

• Sparkling water

Steps to Make White Winter Wonderland Sangria

• Mix wine, fruits, and pomegranate seeds.

• Chill, then top with sparkling water before serving.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: ~160, Carbs: ~15g
A refreshing twist for white wine lovers.

Sparkling Cranberry Sangria

Effervescent and festive with cranberry flair.
Ingredients:

• Sparkling wine

• Cranberry juice

• Fresh cranberries

• Orange slices

Steps to Make Sparkling Cranberry Sangria

• Combine sparkling wine and cranberry juice.

• Add fresh cranberries and orange slices.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: ~170, Carbs: ~17g
Crisp, fizzy, and perfect for a toast.

Cranberry Apple Sangria

Sweet-tart with holiday colors.
Ingredients:

• White wine

• Cranberry juice

• Apple slices

• Fresh cranberries

• Brandy

Steps to Make Cranberry Apple Sangria

• Mix wine, juice, and brandy.

• Add apples and cranberries, then chill before serving.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: ~175, Carbs: ~19g
A crisp and colorful Christmas sip.

Honey Pear Sangria

Delicately sweet with a pear twist.
Ingredients:

• White wine

• Pear slices

• Honey

• Lemon slices

• Sparkling water

Steps to Make Honey Pear Sangria

• Mix wine, honey, and pears in pitcher.

• Chill, then add sparkling water before serving.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: ~165, Carbs: ~18g
Smooth, light, and elegant.

Chocolate Covered Cherry Sangria

Dessert-like and indulgent.
Ingredients:

• Red wine

• Cherry juice

• Chocolate liqueur

• Fresh cherries

Steps to Make Chocolate Covered Cherry Sangria

• Mix wine, cherry juice, and liqueur.

• Add cherries, chill, and serve.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: ~210, Carbs: ~22g
Rich, romantic, and festive.

Sparkling Citrus Pomegranate Sangria

Crisp, fruity, and bubbly.
Ingredients:

• Sparkling wine

• Pomegranate juice

• Orange slices

• Pomegranate seeds

Steps to Make Sparkling Citrus Pomegranate Sangria

• Mix sparkling wine and juice.

• Add oranges and pomegranate seeds, serve chilled.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: ~170, Carbs: ~17g
A fizzy, jewel-toned holiday drink.

Spiced Plum Sangria

 

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Unique, deep, and flavorful.
Ingredients:

• Red wine

• Plum slices

• Cinnamon

• Star anise

• Honey

Steps to Make Spiced Plum Sangria

• Mix wine, plums, spices, and honey.

• Chill for 3–4 hours before serving.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: ~185, Carbs: ~20g
Rich, warming, and full of festive depth.

Mulled Sangria

Warm and spiced for chilly evenings.
Ingredients:

• Red wine

• Cinnamon sticks

• Cloves

• Oranges

• Brandy

Steps to Make Mulled Sangria

• Heat wine with spices and oranges (do not boil).

• Add brandy, simmer gently, and serve warm.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: ~190, Carbs: ~20g
Cozy and comforting for winter nights.

Gingerbread Sangria

A sweet holiday twist inspired by gingerbread cookies.
Ingredients:

• Red wine

• Gingerbread syrup

• Orange slices

• Cinnamon sticks

• Star anise

Steps to Make Gingerbread Sangria

• Mix wine and gingerbread syrup.

• Add oranges and spices, then chill for 3–4 hours.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: ~190, Carbs: ~21g
A spiced treat that tastes like Christmas.

Candy Cane Sangria

 

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Festive with peppermint and berry flavors.

Ingredients:

• White wine

• Peppermint syrup

• Strawberries

• Raspberries

• Club soda

Steps to Make Candy Cane Sangria

• Mix wine and peppermint syrup.

• Add berries and chill, top with club soda before serving.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: ~165, Carbs: ~18g
Sweet, minty, and holiday-ready.

Caramel Apple Sangria

Rich and comforting with caramel notes.
Ingredients:

• White wine

• Apple cider

• Caramel syrup

• Apple slices

• Brandy

Steps to Make Caramel Apple Sangria

• Mix wine, cider, caramel syrup, and brandy.

• Add apples and chill for 2 hours.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: ~200, Carbs: ~23g
Sweet and cozy caramel apple flavor.

Sparkling Pine Sangria

Unique and woodsy with rosemary and citrus.
Ingredients:

• Sparkling wine

• Rosemary sprigs

• Lemon slices

• Cranberries

• Tonic water

Steps to Make Sparkling Pine Sangria

• Mix sparkling wine, tonic, fruits, and rosemary.

• Serve immediately for fizz.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: ~170, Carbs: ~16g
Refreshing with a fragrant herbal touch.

Chai-Spiced Sangria

Warm and exotic with chai spice.
Ingredients:

• Red wine

• Chai tea concentrate

• Cinnamon sticks

• Orange slices

• Honey

Steps to Make Chai-Spiced Sangria

• Mix wine with chai concentrate and honey.

• Add fruits and chill 3 hours.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: ~180, Carbs: ~20g
Exotic, cozy, and full of spice.

Frosted Berry Sangria

Chilled with frosted fruits for a snowy look.
Ingredients:

• White wine

• Frozen blueberries

• Frozen cranberries

• Lemon slices

• Sparkling water

Steps to Make Frosted Berry Sangria

• Mix wine and fruits in a pitcher.

• Chill and top with sparkling water.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: ~160, Carbs: ~15g
Beautiful and festive with frosty berries.

Maple Pecan Sangria

Nutty sweetness for holiday warmth.
Ingredients:

• Red wine

• Maple syrup

• Pecans (toasted)

• Orange slices

• Brandy

Steps to Make Maple Pecan Sangria

• Stir wine, brandy, and maple syrup.

• Add pecans and fruit, let chill overnight.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: ~195, Carbs: ~21g
Sweet, nutty, and festive.

Winter Berry Sangria

Loaded with seasonal berries.
Ingredients:

• Rosé wine

• Blackberries

• Raspberries

• Cranberries

• Sparkling water

Steps to Make Winter Berry Sangria

• Mix wine and berries in pitcher.

• Chill, then add sparkling water before serving.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: ~170, Carbs: ~18g
Bright, fruity, and perfect for winter.

Fig & Orange Sangria

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Earthy figs meet citrus sweetness.
Ingredients:

• Red wine

• Fresh figs

• Orange slices

• Honey

• Cinnamon sticks

Steps to Make Fig & Orange Sangria

• Mix wine, figs, oranges, and honey.

• Add cinnamon and chill overnight.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: ~185, Carbs: ~20g
Rich, fruity, and elegant.

Peppermint Mocha Sangria

A dessert-style holiday sangria.
Ingredients:

• Red wine

• Peppermint extract

• Cocoa powder

• Cream liqueur

• Sugar

Steps to Make Peppermint Mocha Sangria

• Mix wine, cocoa, peppermint, and liqueur until smooth.

• Chill and serve with a dusting of cocoa.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: ~210, Carbs: ~22g
Indulgent and festive like a holiday dessert.

Pomegranate Rosemary Sangria

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Herbal and fruity with a festive aroma.
Ingredients:

• White wine

• Pomegranate juice

• Fresh rosemary sprigs

• Lemon slices

• Vodka (optional)

Steps to Make Pomegranate Rosemary Sangria

• Mix wine and pomegranate juice.

• Add lemon slices and rosemary sprigs.

• Chill before serving.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: ~175, Carbs: ~16g
Bright, elegant, and fragrant.

Apple Cinnamon Sangria

Warm flavors of apples and spice.
Ingredients:

• Red wine

• Apple slices

• Cinnamon sticks

• Apple cider

• Brandy

Steps to Make Apple Cinnamon Sangria

• Stir wine, cider, brandy, and fruit.

• Add cinnamon and chill for 2 hours.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: ~185, Carbs: ~18g
Perfectly cozy and seasonal.

Tropical Holiday Sangria

A taste of paradise at Christmas.
Ingredients:

• White wine

• Pineapple chunks

• Mango slices

• Coconut water

Steps to Make Tropical Holiday Sangria

• Mix wine, fruits, and coconut water.

• Chill and serve over ice.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: ~170, Carbs: ~19g
Refreshing and exotic for a festive twist.

Sparkling Apple Cider Sangria

Bubbly and sweet with apple flavors.
Ingredients:

• Sparkling apple cider

• White wine

• Apple slices

• Pear slices

Steps to Make Sparkling Apple Cider Sangria

• Combine cider, wine, and fruits in a pitcher.

• Chill before serving.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: ~160, Carbs: ~18g
Crisp and bubbly apple delight.

Rosé Christmas Sangria

Pretty in pink and fruity.
Ingredients:

• Rosé wine

• Strawberries

• Raspberries

• Pomegranate juice

Steps to Make Rosé Christmas Sangria

• Mix wine and juice.

• Add berries and chill before serving.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: ~165, Carbs: ~17g
Light, fruity, and festive.

Citrus Spice Sangria

Bright and warming with a citrus kick.
Ingredients:

• Red wine

• Orange slices

• Lemon slices

• Cinnamon sticks

• Honey

Steps to Make Citrus Spice Sangria

• Mix wine, honey, and fruit.

• Add cinnamon sticks and chill 2 hours.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: ~175, Carbs: ~19g
A zesty and comforting sip.

FAQ

Can I make Christmas sangria non-alcoholic?

Absolutely. Swap wine and spirits with grape juice, cranberry juice, or sparkling cider, and still add fruits and spices for flavor.

How long does sangria last in the fridge?

Sangria usually keeps well for 2–3 days in the refrigerator. The flavors deepen, but the fruit may soften after day two.

What fruits are best for Christmas sangria?

Seasonal fruits like cranberries, oranges, apples, pears, and pomegranates are perfect. They add color, sweetness, and holiday cheer.

Should sangria be served chilled or warm?

Both! Traditional sangria is chilled, but mulled or spiced versions can be served warm for cozy winter evenings.

How do I make sangria look festive?

Use bright fruits, garnish with rosemary sprigs or cinnamon sticks, and serve in clear glasses to show off the colors.

Can I use sparkling wine in sangria?

Yes, sparkling wine or champagne makes sangria extra festive. Just add it right before serving to keep the bubbles fresh.

What’s the best way to sweeten Christmas sangria?

You can use sugar, honey, maple syrup, or fruit juices depending on the flavor you want. Adjust to your taste.