Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 (750 ml) bottle red wine
  • 1 cup brandy
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 cups cranberries
  • 1 orange, sliced
  • 1 apple, cubed
  • 2-3 cinnamon sticks
  • 4 star anise
  • 4 sprigs rosemary, plus more for garnish
  • 1 bottle sparkling apple cider, chilled
  • equal parts cinnamon and sugar, for rimming the glasses, optional
  • maple syrup or honey for rimming the glasses, optional

Instruction

  • In a large pitcher (or punch bowl) combine the red wine, brandy, sugar, cranberries, oranges, apples, cinnamon sticks, star anise and rosemary
  • Mix well, cover and place in the refrigerator overnight to allow flavors to come together
  • Just before serving add the sparkling apple cider, stir to combine
  • Serve over ice, in a glass rimmed** with a mix of cinnamon and sugar, garnished with fresh rosemary sprigs. ** If you'd like to serve this sangria in a glass rimmed with cinnamon spiked sugar, here's how. Mix equal parts cinnamon and sugar together in a small and spread it out on evenly on a small plate
  • On a second small plate, pour out some maple syrup or honey
  • Dip the edge of your glass in the honey or syrup and then press the rim of your glad into the sugar mixture
  • Fill the glass with ice and carefully pour the sangria without hitting the side of the glass, garnish with rosemary and serve.