Mexican•indulgent
Winter Sangria
Winter Sangria made with a blend of seasonal fruits, red wine, herbs and spices, and apple brandy. Easy to make and perfect for the holidays!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 2 hr 55 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
6
- 1 granny smith apple, (diced into bite-sized chunks)
- 1 pear, (diced into bite-sized chunks)
- 1 orange, (sliced into half moons)
- 2 sprigs rosemary
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 star anise
- 2 clove 2 cloves
- 1 (750ml) bottle medium-bodied red Spanish wine, (like Garnacha or Tempranillo)
- 3/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup apple brandy
- sparkling water or ginger ale, (for serving)
- fresh cranberries, (for garnish)
- rosemary sprigs, (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Place all the ingredients, except the sparkling water or ginger ale, in a large pitcher and stir to combine.
- 2
Refrigerate sangria for 3 to 4 hours, up to overnight, before serving.
- 3
When ready to serve, give the sangria one last stir and pour in a glass with or without ice.
- 4
Top with sparkling water or ginger ale for some bubbles, if desired. Garnish with fresh cranberries and rosemary sprigs for a festive look!