Zesty cranberry-orange sangria featuring fresh fruit, sparkling citrus, and a naturally sweet finish.
# Components:
→ Fruit
01 - 1 large orange, thinly sliced
02 - 1 cup fresh cranberries
03 - 1 lemon, thinly sliced
04 - 1 apple, cored and diced (optional)
05 - 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds (optional)
→ Liquids
06 - 2 cups 100% cranberry juice (unsweetened, if preferred)
07 - 1 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed recommended)
08 - 2 cups sparkling water or club soda
09 - 1/2 cup apple juice
→ Sweetener
10 - 2 to 3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey, to taste
→ Garnish
11 - Fresh mint leaves
12 - Extra orange slices
# Directions:
01 - Layer orange slices, fresh cranberries, lemon slices, apple, and pomegranate seeds into a large pitcher.
02 - Pour in cranberry juice, orange juice, and apple juice. Stir thoroughly to mix the fruits and liquids.
03 - Taste the mixture and add your preferred amount of maple syrup or honey if additional sweetness is desired. Stir until completely dissolved.
04 - Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to infuse.
05 - Just before serving, gently pour in sparkling water or club soda and stir to combine.
06 - Pour into glasses filled with ice and garnish with fresh mint leaves and additional orange slices.
