What You’ll Learn
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How to make a festive sangria with balanced flavor and seasonal ingredients
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How to use just better.® prebiotic fiber in mixed drinks
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Making a zero-proof sangria option using sparkling apple cider
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Tips for prepping sangria ahead of time for gatherings and celebrations
JBB Recipe of the Week:
Winter Spice Sangria (with Zero-Proof Option)
A Festive Sip for National Sangria Day
National Sangria Day lands right in the heart of the holiday season, making it the perfect time to share a pitcher filled with warm spice, fresh fruit, and bright citrus.
Our just better.® Winter Spice Sangria leans into classic winter flavors—cranberries, apples, orange, and cinnamon—while keeping the preparation simple and batch-friendly.
Whether you’re gathering with friends, hosting family, or setting out a festive drink station, this recipe offers flexibility. A traditional red wine base anchors the classic version, while a sparkling apple cider swap creates a zero-proof option that feels just as celebratory.
Ingredient Highlight: just better.® Prebiotic Fiber
This sangria is mixed as a single batch, which makes fiber placement especially important. Instead of adding fiber at serving time, just better.® prebiotic fiber is stirred directly into the still liquid base at the beginning of the recipe.
For this six-serving batch, ¾ cup of just better.® prebiotic fiber provides 2 tablespoons of fiber per serving, evenly distributed throughout the pitcher. Cranberry juice serves as the ideal mixing liquid, allowing the fiber to fully dissolve before the remaining ingredients are added. This method simplifies the process while ensuring a healthy serving of just better.® prebiotic fiber in every glass!
Winter Spice Sangria
Serves 6
Ingredients
1 (750 ml) bottle dry red wine (Tempranillo, Garnacha, or Pinot Noir)
1 cup 100% cranberry juice
¾ cup just better.® prebiotic fiber
1 orange, thinly sliced
1 apple, chopped
½ cup fresh cranberries
2 cinnamon sticks
2 star anise pods
2 to 4 ounces brandy or orange liqueur (optional)
Zero-Proof Option: Replace the wine with sparkling apple or cranberry cider
Instructions
Add the cranberry juice to a large pitcher and whisk in the just better.® prebiotic fiber gradually, mixing until fully dissolved.
Pour in the red wine, or sparkling apple cider for the zero-proof option, and stir gently.
Add the orange slices, apple chunks, fresh cranberries, star anise pods, and cinnamon sticks.
Cover and chill for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to come together.
Serve chilled, making sure each glass includes fruit and spice.
Serving Notes
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This sangria can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance.
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For a deeper spice flavor, allow the mixture to chill overnight.
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Garnish glasses with a fresh orange slice or cinnamon stick, if desired.
Storage Tips
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Expect softer fruit and a stronger spice note on day two.
Cooking, Baking, and Sipping with just better.® Prebiotic Fiber
just better.® prebiotic fiber gives everything a fiber-rich upgrade. From festive cocktails to everyday recipes, it’s a practical way to support a fiber-rich lifestyle while enjoying seasonal favorites.
Closing Thoughts
Holiday traditions often center around shared moments, and this sangria is meant to fit right into those gatherings. With warm spices, fresh fruit, and a flexible base that works with or without alcohol, it’s a recipe that welcomes everyone to the table.
As the season fills with celebrations, having a plan to incorporate fiber into everyday drinks and recipes helps us stay committed to healthy living. So raise a glass, and celebrate the season just better.®!
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