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Glasses of Leveled Up Trader Joe's Sangria with fresh cranberries, orange slices, and green apple chunks plus cinnamon sticks and rosemary sprigs as garnish.

Leveled Up Trader Joe's Sangria

Doctor up Trader Joe's sangria this holiday season for the ultimate easy cocktail. This make-ahead drink is festive and even better: no one will know you took a short cut!
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American, Spanish
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Chilling Time: 12 hours
Servings: 8
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Equipment

  • chef's knife
  • large pitcher
  • wooden spoon
  • dry measuring cups
  • liquid measuring cup

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 2 navel oranges, halved and sliced
  • 1 green apple, cut into small chunks
  • 2 cinnamon sticks, plus more for garnish
  • 1 (1.5-liter) bottle Maria Jola sangria
  • 1 cup brandy
  • Rosemary sprigs for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • Add the cranberries, orange slices, apples, and cinnamon sticks to a large pitcher.
  • Pour the sangria and brandy into the pitcher and stir to combine. Refrigerate at least overnight and up to 2 days.
  • To serve, pour the sangria into ice-filled glasses and garnish as desired.