This Winter Sangria is perfect for Fall or Winter. It's made with deep, rich, fruit-forward red Rioja wine, warm spice notes from cinnamon sticks, apples, oranges, and lemon flavors infused throughout this delicious drink. It is topped with prosecco to add a fun, bubbly finish. It's the perfect winter drink for wine lovers of red and white wine. If making it for a holiday party, it's recommended to make 2-3 batches because it will go fast!
Pour the bottle of red wine, apple cider, limoncello, brandy, orange juice, lemon juice, and 3 cinnamon sticks into a pitcher and stir.
Add 2-3 sliced apples, sliced oranges and sliced lemons.
Cover and let sit in the refrigerator for at least 6 and up to 12 hours to allow for the flavors to meld.
If using a cinnamon sugar rim, combine 1 tablespoon of cinnamon and ¼ cup of sugar on a dish or shallow bowl. Using water or an orange wedge, wet the rim of the glass and dip it into the cinnamon and sugar.
Stir the contents of the sangria to combine. Some fruit bits and juice may have settled on the bottom so stir anytime the sangria has been sitting for a while.
Add some ice if you are using and a cinnamon stick to each glass.
Pour the sangria about ½ to ¾ of the way up the glass and top off the drink with some prosecco (or sparkling water)
Add one of the sliced apples from the sangria (they are a delicious snack for after the drink is gone!) and Enjoy!