Chocolate-Cherry Winter Sangria

Level: Easy
Yield: About 8 servings (9 cups)
Total Time: 4 hr 10 min (includes chilling time)
Active Time: 10 min

Nutritional Analysis Per Serving

Serving Size: 1 of 8 servings
Calories: 272
Total Fat: 0 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 32 g
Dietary Fiber: 1 g
Sugar: 27 g
Protein: 1 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 11 mg

Elevate your Valentine's Day celebration with this rich, chocolate-infused winter sangriaa dessert-style beverage that captures the essence of the season's most beloved treat. The magic lies in the combination of chocolate liqueur and a luxurious blend of preserved and frozen cherries, creating a sophisticated drink that's as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfect for entertaining, this sangria requires minimal effort but delivers maximum indulgence.

Ingredients

1 cup chocolate-flavored liqueur, such as crme de cacao
1 cup ruby port
1 cup cherries in heavy syrup, such as Amarena Fabbri, strained but reserving 1/2 cup syrup
One 12-ounce package frozen cherries
One 750-milliliter bottle petite sirah or other rich red wine
20 ounces cherry cola

Instructions

Combine the wine, cola, liqueur, and port in a 3-quart pitcher. Stir in the cherries and reserved syrup, along with the frozen cherries. Cover the pitcher with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
When ready to serve, fill 8 glasses halfway with ice. Pour the sangria and cherries evenly into each glass.