I cringe a little at the thought of all the sugar in cocktails, along with the lack of nutritional value in each and every sip (not to mention the possible hangover in the morning…which thanks to living at 6,000 feet, happens pretty easily for me). However, there is something to say about holding that beautiful drink in your hand, and laughing and enjoying time with the ones you love. Therefore, when I know I need to let go of my worries and just indulge, I look for recipes that provide some nutritional value.
I like this recipe because it is not only pretty to look at, this cocktail also includes some of my favorite ingredients. With the added apple cider vinegar (detox, digestion, antibacterial), and Kombucha (probiotic, detox), in a way you are helping your body detox while getting a little intox…icated. I took a sangria recipe, and motified it to make it slightly more healthy…
Spiced Apple Cranberry Kombucha Sangria
- 1 bottle of white wine
- 3-4 apples, sliced or chopped (any variety)
- 2 oranges, sliced into thick rounds
- whole cloves
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/2 cup pure cranberry juice with no added sugar (I also like to use tart cherry juice)
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup brandy
- 1/4 cup raw honey
- 1-2 bottles of kombucha or sparkling water/soda
Combine all of the ingredients (minus the kombucha/sparking water) in a larger pitcher. Stir until the honey is dissolved. Allow it to sit several hours or overnight in the refigerator to allow the flavors to come together.
Serve in large glasses, adding some of the fruit to each glass. Top each with a generous pour of kombucha or sparkling water, and gentley mix. If you would like, garnish with an orange wedge. Enjoy!
Wishing you a very joyful holiday season!!! Cheers to lots of health, happiness, and treating yourself well!! Now go spend time with people you love, and laugh…A LOT!!
Strong mind. Strong heart. Strong body.
Val