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A sangria kit gift jar makes a great personal homemade gift without taking much time to prepare. It layers wine, apple whiskey, dried fruit and sugar in a clear drink dispenser, creating a gift that looks beautiful before it’s even used. When the recipient follows the instructions, they can make a full batch of sangria in minutes. This creative idea works for birthdays, holidays or any celebration where you want to give something useful yet fun.

A Sangria Kit Gift Jar filled with dried citrus slices and cinnamon sticks, labeled “Happy Holidays” with a festive gift tag.

This sangria kit gift jar layers wine, apple whiskey, sugar and dried fruit in a dispenser for a unique homemade gift ready for delicious sipping whenever you like.

You might also like rum punch sangria, white sangria, this boozy hot chocolate gift kit, BBQ rubs, and these chocolate M&M popcorn jars.

Two glasses of iced sangria with orange slices and rosemary garnish, next to a drink dispenser with dried citrus.

Why You’ll Love It           

Quick to make: Assemble it in minutes with simple steps.
Customizable flavors: Swap wines or fruits for variety.
Perfect gift idea: Works for birthdays, parties and holidays.
Attractive look: Layers of fruit make it gift-worthy.

A glass jar with dried citrus slices, sugar cubes, and a holiday gift tag sits on a wooden slab.

DIY Sangria Kit Ingredients

A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

Drink dispenser: Holds all ingredients for the gift.
Sugar cubes: Sweeten the sangria as it chills.
Cabernet Sauvignon: Full-bodied red wine base.
Dried orange slices: Bright citrus flavor.
Dried blood orange slices: Adds tartness and color.
Dried apple slices: Sweet apple flavor.
Wooden spoon: For stirring before serving.
Dried cranberries: Optional fruity touch.
Cinnamon sticks: Warm spiced flavor.
Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Apple Whiskey: Adds apple sweetness.
Cardstock: Printable tag material.
Ribbon or twine: Ties the tag to the jar.

A bottle of red wine, Jack Daniel's whiskey, an empty glass jar, dried oranges, marshmallows, and spices.

How to Make a Sangria Kit Gift Jar

For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.

Prepare jar: Start with a clean dry dispenser.
Add sugar: Pour sugar cubes into the bottom.
Add wine: Place the wine bottle in the center.
Add fruit: Layer dried fruit around the bottle.
Add extras: Slide in the spoon and whiskey bottles.
Finish: Top with cranberries and cinnamon sticks, attach tag.

A glass of iced red sangria garnished with orange slices and a sprig of rosemary on a woven coaster.

Substitutions and Variations

White sangria: Replace red wine with white wine and apple whiskey with brandy.
Fruit swap: Use dried pears or figs for a new flavor.
Citrus boost: Add dried lemon or lime slices for more zest, or add Sprite or 7Up.

Glass jar with dried citrus slices, a cinnamon stick, gift tag, and wooden lid against an orange background.

Gifting Suggestions

For a birthday: You can give this sangria kit gift jar by itself or with some other gifts, perhaps a hand knitted blanket, shower steamers or pressed flower bookmarks.
For Christmas: Sangria might be a summer drink but this also makes a nice Christmas drink. You could pair it with some sweater candle cozies.
As a hostess gift: This, along with some homemade raspberry truffles, would make a lovely hostess gift.

Printable Labels for Sangria Mix

A cloud icon with an arrow pointing down, perfect for DIY gift ideas or handmade gifts.
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Two glasses of red drink with ice, orange slices, and rosemary, in front of a jar with dried citrus fruits.

How to Store a Sangria Kit

Store: Keep the assembled kit someone cool and dry and gift it within a week.
Freeze: Not recommended.

A glass drink dispenser filled with bottles, dried citrus slices, spices, and sugar cubes against an orange background.

Top Tips

Layer neatly: Pack fruit evenly for the best presentation.
Use quality wine: Better wine means better flavor.
Print clear tags: Simple instructions make it easy to follow.
Add color: Use a mix of fruits for a vibrant look.

Two glasses of sangria with ice, orange slices, and rosemary, in front of a drink dispenser with dried fruit.

DIY Sangria Kit FAQs

How far ahead can I make the jar?

You can make it up to one week ahead since ingredients are shelf-stable.

Can I use fresh fruit instead of dried?

No, fresh fruit spoils too quickly for gifting.

What whiskey works best?

Apple flavored whiskey works well, but Jack Daniel’s Apple gives great flavor.

A glass jar with dried citrus slices, sugar cubes, and a holiday gift tag sits on a wooden slab.

Sangria Kit Gift Jar Recipe

A Sangria Kit Gift Jar with a wooden lid, holiday tag, and ribbon is filled with festive items and sits next to dried orange slices.
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Sangria Kit Gift Jar

By: Bella Bucchiotti
This sangria kit gift jar combines wine, apple whiskey and dried fruit for a thoughtful homemade gift. It’s quick to assemble and easy to customize.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 10 drinks

Equipment

Ingredients 

For the Gift Kit

To Make the Sangria

  • 1 Liter club soda, or sparkling water, 2 Pints, chilled
  • 1 to 2 Cups orange juice, optional
  • ice, as needed

Optional Garnishes

  • orange slices, fresh
  • cranberries, fresh
  • rosemary sprigs

Instructions 

  • Begin with a clean and completely dry dispenser.
  • Create the base by carefully pouring the sugar cubes into the bottom.
  • Stand the bottle of wine in the center of the sugar cubes.
  • Arrange the dried apple, orange and blood orange slices in the space around the wine bottle.
  • Using tongs can help with precise placement.
  • Once the slices are in place, slide the wooden spoon in gently alongside the bottle.
  • Nestle the 2 minatures of apple whiskey into the remaining gaps on top of the fruit.
  • Finally, add the dried cranberries, if using, and cinnamon sticks on the top.
  • Print the recipe tag and tie around the dispenser with ribbon or twine.

To Make the Sangria

  • Remove the wine, whiskey and wooden spoons from the dispenser,
  • Pour all the wine and apple whiskey over the fruit and sugar.
  • Add orange juice if you want it sweeter or omit if not, stirring until the sugar cubes dissolve.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 4 to 24 hours so the flavors can meld.
  • Just before serving, top with club soda or sparkling water and stir again.
  • Add plenty of ice and garnish with fresh orange slices, fresh cranberries and/or rosemary sprigs, if liked.

Notes

Layer neatly: Pack fruit evenly for the best presentation.
Use quality wine: Better wine means better flavor.
Print clear tags: Simple instructions make it easy to follow.
Add color: Use a mix of fruits for a vibrant look.

Nutrition

Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 23mg | Potassium: 68mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 54IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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This sangria kit gift jar is a creative way to make a personal gift in minutes. It layers wine, apple whiskey, dried fruit and sugar in a clear dispenser so the recipient can prepare sangria easily. Perfect for birthdays, holidays or parties, this project looks impressive yet takes little effort. It’s a fun and practical idea that combines style with flavor in one homemade gift.

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Bella Bucchiotti

Bella Bucchiotti is a Canadian-based syndicated food, travel, and lifestyle writer, photographer, and creator at xoxoBella. She founded xoxoBella in 2015, where she shares her love for food, dogs, sustainability, fitness, crafts, outdoor adventures, travel, and philanthropy to encourage others to run the extra mile, try new recipes, visit unfamiliar places, and stand for a cause. Bella creates stress-free and family-friendly recipes for weeknight dinners and festive feasts.

 

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