Ingredients

2cupscranberry juice

½cupCointreau,or any orange liqueur

1orange,thinly sliced

1lemon,or lime, thinly sliced

2cinnamon sticks

1bottlesparkling wine,(cava, champagne, etc.)

fresh cranberries

extra cinnamon sticks

extra sliced oranges

Preparation

Stir together cranberry juice, Cointreau, orange slices, lemon (or lime) slices and cinnamon sticks in a large pitcher.

Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes (or up to 8 hours).

When you are ready to serve the sangria, add the sparkling wine to the cranberry juice mixture and stir briefly to combine.

Serve immediately in glasses, topped with optional garnishes if desired.