Sip into the Season with Marva King: Festive Sangria’s for the Holidays

Get ready to elevate your holiday celebrations with a touch of glamour and flavor, inspired by the renowned singer Marva King. The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than with a refreshing and flavorful sangria to go! Whether you’re attending a festive gathering or hosting your holiday soirée, these three delightful sangria recipes will add a burst of color and cheer to your celebrations. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, these Sangrias are perfect for spreading holiday cheer wherever you go.

Cranberry Orange Sparkle Sangria:

Ingredients:

1 bottle of white wine (750ml)
1 cup cranberry juice
1/2 cup orange liqueur
1/4 cup brandy
1/4 cup simple syrup
1 cup fresh cranberries
1 orange, thinly sliced
2 cups sparkling water
Ice cubes

Instructions:

In a large pitcher, combine white wine, cranberry juice, orange liqueur, brandy, and simple syrup.
Add fresh cranberries and thinly sliced oranges to the pitcher.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
Just before serving, add sparkling water and stir gently.
Serve over ice and garnish with a few cranberries and an orange slice.

Winter Berry Wonderland Sangria:

Ingredients:

1 bottle red wine (750ml)
1/2 cup raspberry liqueur
1/4 cup brandy
1/4 cup honey
1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
1 lemon, thinly sliced
2 cinnamon sticks
2 cups ginger ale
Ice cubes

Instructions:

In a large pitcher, combine red wine, raspberry liqueur, brandy, and honey.
Add mixed berries, thinly sliced lemon, and cinnamon sticks to the pitcher.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let the flavors meld.
Just before serving, add ginger ale and stir gently.
Serve over ice and garnish with additional berries and a cinnamon stick.

Pomegranate Spice Sangria:

Ingredients:

1 bottle rosé wine (750ml)
1 cup pomegranate juice
1/2 cup orange liqueur
1/4 cup spiced rum
1/4 cup agave syrup
1 cup pomegranate seeds
1 orange, thinly sliced
2 cinnamon sticks
1 teaspoon whole cloves
Ice cubes

Instructions:

In a large pitcher, combine rosé wine, pomegranate juice, orange liqueur, spiced rum, and agave syrup.
Add pomegranate seeds, thinly sliced orange, cinnamon sticks, and whole cloves to the pitcher.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
Just before serving, remove the whole cloves and stir the sangria gently.
Serve over ice and garnish with additional pomegranate seeds and an orange slice.

As you sip into the season with Marva King, let the enchanting melodies of her music accompany these delightful Sangrias, making your festive gatherings even more memorable. Pack them in stylish containers, and you’ll be ready to share the joy wherever you go. Cheers to a season filled with delicious sips, joyful moments, and the soulful sounds of Marva King!

Marva King is a phenomenal vocalist who has been featured on albums by some of the biggest names in music, including Prince, Tupac Shakur, Michael Jackson, Yolanda Adams, and Lionel Richie.

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One Response

Paul Citroner says:

December 21, 2023 at 1:06 pm

Incredible TASte you have tought us..
Thank you for teaching us to make the best SANGRIA flavors…

Paul Citroner 🙏

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