Santa’s Sangria is a festive cocktail punch that’s perfect for Christmas gatherings – a vibrant, fruity, and deliciously boozy celebration in a bowl that’s guaranteed to get your Christmas party started!

Ingredients:

• Lime wedges, for glasses
• 100g granulated sugar
• 2 x 750ml bottles red wine (a fruity red is good to use here like Merlot or Malbec)
• 1 x 750ml bottle Prosecco
• 500ml apple juice
• 500ml cranberry juice
• 200g frozen cranberries
• 120ml vodka
• Large handful of fresh mint leaves (about 10g)
• 2 limes, sliced into rounds

Equipment:

• Large punch bowl
• Ladle
• Glasses for serving

Instructions:

1. Begin by preparing your glasses: Run a lime wedge around the rim of each glass and dip into the granulated sugar to create a festive, sparkling rim.
2. In a large punch bowl, combine the red wine, Prosecco, and cranberry and apple juice. Stir gently to mix.
3. Add the vodka and stir through, ensuring everything is well combined.
4. Toss in the frozen cranberries – these will act as delightful, flavour-packed ice cubes.
5. Scatter the mint leaves across the top of the punch for a fresh, aromatic touch.
6. Arrange lime rounds decoratively on the surface.
7. Chill the punch for at least an hour before serving to allow the flavours to meld beautifully.

Serving Tips:

• Keep a bottle of extra Prosecco nearby for topping up
• This punch serves approximately 10-12 people

Pro Tips:

• For a non-alcoholic version, replace the wine, Prosecco, and vodka with additional fruit juices and sparkling grape juice
• Can be prepared up to 4 hours in advance
• Keep extra frozen cranberries on hand to keep the punch chilled without watering it down