Cran-Apple Brandy Sparkle

This Cran-Apple Brandy Sparkle is a delightful and refreshing sangria that combines the tartness of cranberries with the sweetness of apples. It's the perfect festive drink for the winter season, offering a fruity and spiced flavor profile that is sure to impress your guests. With a touch of brandy and a hint of cinnamon, this cocktail captures the essence of the holidays in every sip.

Cran-Apple Brandy Sparkle

A delightful and refreshing cranberry apple sangria with brandy and a hint of cinnamon.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz brandy
  • 1/4 cup whole cranberries, plus more for serving
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped apples, plus more, thinly sliced, for serving
  • 1/2 tbsp light brown sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 5 oz red wine
  • Ice
  • 4 oz seltzer water or ginger ale

Instructions

  1. In a large pitcher or bowl, mix brandy, cranberries, apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
  2. Add red wine, stir well to combine, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 12 hours for better flavor infusion.
  3. When ready to serve, fill a wine glass with ice and pour in the sangria until it is three-quarters full.
  4. Top off with seltzer water or ginger ale.
  5. Garnish with cranberries, sliced apples, and a cinnamon stick.