This cranberry punch is a holiday favorite for a reason.

This fruity drink has a beautiful jewel tone color, so it’s a picture-perfect addition to anyholiday bar.

Learn how to make this cranberry punch.

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you might even prepare it a day in advance.

Trust usyou’re going to love this one.

Choosing a Champagne that isn’t too sweet is key to keep the balance of the drink intact.

Southern Living Cranberry Sangria Punch ingredients

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Avoid using prosecco, which could make the drink just too sweet.

To prepare in advance, mix the sangria, Campari, and cranberry mixture as directed in Step 2.

Wrap and refrigerate overnight.

Southern Living Cranberry Sangria Punch cooking the cranberries

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Give a quick stir in the morning, adding the fresh orange and apple slices.

When ready to serve, add Champagne.

bottle sangria, chilled

1/4cup(2 oz.)

Southern Living Cranberry Sangria Punch combining the drink ingredients

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Campari

1large navel orange, thinly sliced

1large Granny Smith apple, thinly sliced

1(750-ml.)

Remove from heat; cool 30 minutes.

Add orange and apple slices.

Southern Living Cranberry Sangria Punch adding the apple and orange slices

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Add Champagne:

Just before serving, add Champagne.

Pour and serve:

Serve over ice with a few pieces of fruit in each glass.

Once the Champagne has been added, the punch may start to lose its bubbles rather quickly.

Southern Living Cranberry Sangria Punch adding the champagne

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Top off with sparkling water or additional Champagne before serving, if desired.

There’s no need to thaw frozen cranberries before using in this recipe.

Southern Living Cranberry Sangria Punch ready to serve

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