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Holiday Sangria Recipe: An Easy Italian Wine Cocktail
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Holiday Sangria Recipe: An Easy Italian Wine Cocktail

A festive sangria recipe Nonna would make for her holiday guests

By Gabriella Valladares

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@gabriellalepage

December 03, 2024

By Gabriella Valladares

Ingredients

  • 750

    mL Gratsi Red

  • 60

    mL (1/4 cup) brandy

  • 60

    mL (1/4 cup) triple sec

  • 2

    tbsp simple syrup or agave

  • 1

    orange, sliced

  • 1

    lime, sliced

  • 1

    pear, sliced

  • 1/2

    cup cranberries

  • 2

    cinnamon sticks

  • 1/2

    cup club soda or ginger ale

Instructions

SHOP GRATSI RED

TOTAL TIME

2 hours

20 servings

SHOP GRATSI RED

Our wines are naturally zero sugar, so it's easy to adjust this recipe to the perfect sweetness for you.
Tip: This recipe works well with substitutions! Use lemons instead of limes, apples for the pear, or pomegranate seeds for the cranberries. You can also experiment with cloves, caradamon and other spices. For more Mediterranean inspiration, explore how the region expresses itself through The Mediterranean Through Its Street Food, uncover why no kitchen is complete without The Olive Oil Obsession, or step outside and embrace the art of The Passeggiata.

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STEP 1: Mix the Sangria Base

In a large pitcher, stir together the simple syrup, triple sec, brandy, fruit and spices

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STEP 2: Add the Wine

Add the Gratsi Red

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STEP 3: Chill the Sangria

Cover and let chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight.

STEP 4: Add the Soda

Just before serving, add the club soda or ginger ale

STEP 5: Serve Over Ice

Serve over ice in Gratsi Bacaro Wine Glasses and enjoy!

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