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Simmerandsage » Recipes » Ultimate Thanksgiving Sangria

Ultimate Thanksgiving Sangria

November 9, 2022

By simmerandsagePublished: November 9th, 2022Updated: January 4th, 2023
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Fall cocktails are the best way to kick off a holiday meal, and this Ultimate Thanksgiving Sangria is guaranteed to get your party started. Luscious red wine, brandy, apple cider and pomegranate juice combine with seasonal fruits like pears and apples to create a totally festive and sippable holiday drink.

Thanksgiving sangria in a glass pumpkin-shaped punch bowl

What is sangria?

Sangria is a mixed cocktail or punch that uses wine as its base. The most common ingredients for sangria are:

  • Wine. Red or white wine can be used in sangria, and many restaurant menus will feature one or both based on the season.
  • Fruit. All kinds of fruits can go into sangria, from citrus to stone fruit to berries. The type of fruit often depends on whether the wine is white or red, and also on the season.
  • Sugar. Some sangria recipes use honey or agave syrup instead.
  • Liquor. Most commonly, brandy or a fruit-based liqueur.
A glass of red sangria punch garnished with apple slices and pomegranates

What’s in this Ultimate Thanksgiving Sangria?

This holiday version of sangria is full of all the ripe, juicy, spicy flavors of the season, plus my favorite special ingredient. Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Red wine
  • Brandy
  • Apple Cider
  • Pomegranate Juice
  • sugar
  • vanilla bean
  • ripe apples and pears
Ingredients for Thanksgiving Sangria

A Spanish red is, of course, the best fit when you’re making sangria. Go for a Garnacha or Tempranillo. I also love using Lambrusco wine in sangria, even though it’s not Spanish (it’s Italian). It has a cool effervescence that makes the sangria even more festive.

Using real vanilla bean in this Thanksgiving Sangria really elevates the flavor and makes it extra special. You can find whole vanilla beans in most supermarkets. In a pinch, you can substitute pure vanilla extract.

How to make Thanksgiving Sangria

The best part about this punch-style cocktail is that you make a big batch and let your guests serve themselves. Easy entertaining! Follow these simple steps:

Sliced pears and apples with vanilla bean in a pot
  1. Put the fruit, sugar and vanilla beans into a pot. Boil them just until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Stir in the wine, brandy and fruit juices.
  3. Let it sit! The longer sangria sits, the better it’s going to taste. Kind of like fine wine!
Top down view of Thanksgiving sangria

How to serve sangria

Sangria is best served chilled or over ice. Avoid putting ice directly into the punch bowl, as it will water the flavors down.

Garnish each glass with lots of fruit and pomegranate arils. If there is any Thanksgiving Sangria left over, store it in the refrigerator.

A glass of red sangria with apple slices and pomegranate seeds

When you make this Ultimate Thanksgiving Sangria, I’d love to hear about it! Drop a rating or leave a comment below. Cheers!

For more festive drink recipes, try these:

  • Mulled Spiked Cider
  • Thanksgiving Moscow Mules
  • Fig Old Fashioned Cocktail
  • Holiday Manhattan Cocktails
  • Pomegranate Bellini

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Ultimate Thanksgiving Sangria

Easy holiday punch with red wine, brandy, apple cider, pomegranate juice and seasonal fruits
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine American, Spanish
Servings 14

Ingredients
  

  • 2 bottles red wine
  • 1 cup brandy
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 1/3 cup pomegranate juice
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 2 whole vanilla beans or 3 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 3 apples
  • 3 pears
  • pomegranate arils garnish, optional

Instructions
 

  • Peel and slice the pears. Slice the apples into wedges.
  • Place pears, apples and sugar into a stock pot. Slice open the vanilla beans and scrape the insides into the pot.
  • Bring to a boil, then simmer until sugar dissolves, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in the wine, brandy and fruit juices. Cool to room temperature. Chill in the refrigerator or serve over ice. Store in refrigerator.
Keyword cocktail, drinks, holiday, thanksgiving
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  1. Avatar for Raymond KloudaRaymond Klouda says

    November 12, 2022 at 9:16 am

    5 stars
    Will use cran – pomegranate juice. I’ll tag you on IG.

    Reply
    • Avatar for simmerandsagesimmerandsage says

      November 14, 2022 at 10:00 am

      I can’t wait!

      Reply
  2. Avatar for Raymond KloudaRaymond Klouda says

    November 25, 2022 at 3:18 pm

    5 stars
    Definitely a hit. Thank you. I added 2 cans of 7up. Delish.

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    • Avatar for simmerandsagesimmerandsage says

      December 1, 2022 at 3:56 pm

      Awesome! So glad you enjoyed!

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