Not many people know this, and few would guess. Sangrias aren't just summer drinks—they have their place at fall celebrations and holiday parties too! Here you'll find three fantastic "winter sangrias" that make the season's most delightful party punches.
Tip tap, tip tap... or just plain yay, because it's so nice to see friends again for an evening get-together! Even if summer is over, there are beautiful days and moments ahead that are wonderful to celebrate together.
Are you perhaps a fall birthday star, or is Father's Day celebration knocking at the door? And those long-awaited holiday parties—oh boy. Now we need a punch recipe, and a really good one at that!
You probably remember summer's most popular monkey sangrias, which tasted great as a summer day refresher? Sangria-style drinks work wonderfully with festive spices too, so sangria season just keeps going and going. And as always, you don't have to make this punch with red wine as the base—this time you'll also find options with rosé and white. Yum!
Punch for the Whole Crew
For the very important VIP role of fall celebration and holiday party punches, we dressed up sangrias in more wintry outfits and grabbed the good old Footmark Smooth Red, Footmark Organic White, and the romantic Amore Mio rosé.
We added beautifully fragrant and festive spices like honey, cloves, star anise, and cinnamon sticks that are hard to resist. Can anything be this good? You tell me!
So what shall we make, dear friends? Here are three different drink expert-designed punch recipes with something for fans of rosé, red, and white alike. Go ahead and test a different version each time.
And let your creativity fly—if something feels like it's missing, just add it with artistic freedom. Viikon Viini always encourages creativity and going your own way, whatever the situation!
White Winter Sangria
- 1 bottle Footmark Organic White
- 3.5 dl peach iced tea
- 3.5 dl ginger ale
- 1 tbsp honey
- For garnish: thyme, lemon wedges, cloves
Peach and white grapes are a classic combo from drinks like the Bellini. The winter feel and flavor comes from peach iced tea with a black tea base, ginger, and spices.
Combine all ingredients in a punch bowl and enjoy!
Amore Mio Winter Sangria
- 1 bottle Amore Mio
- 2 dl raspberry juice concentrate (you can replace half with cherry juice if you like)
- 4 dl soda water
- 1 tbsp honey
- For garnish: rosemary, lime wedges, star anise
Combine all ingredients in a punch bowl and enjoy!
Smooth Red Winter Sangria
- 1 bottle Footmark Smooth Red
- 300 ml blueberry juice
- 3 dl grapefruit soda
- 2 tbsp honey
- For garnish: grapefruit wedges, berries, cinnamon sticks, and vanilla bean split lengthwise
Combine all ingredients in a punch bowl and enjoy!
