This is the sangria of the holiday season. And, being that it’s national sangria day, it seems apropos to share. You won’t regret it. Trust me.

Ingredients:

12 oz of sugared cranberries

juice and peeled rind of 2 oranges

1/2 cup cranberry simple syrup

8 Tbsp grand marnier

1 bottle brut champagne

1 can sparkling tangerine flavored water

sparkling cranberry juice, as a float

Directions:

Add cranberries, orange rind and juice, grand marnier and simple syrup to a pitcher. Stir to combine.

Refrigerate for 6 hours before serving.

When ready to serve, add champs and sparkling water. Stir.

Pour into individual glasses, and top with a float of sparkling cranberry juice.