Winter Sangria
A vibrant and festive winter sangria filled with seasonal fruits and spices, perfect for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 240 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Festive
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bottle white wine (Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio)
- ½ cup brandy
- 2 apples, sliced
- 2 pears, sliced
- 1 orange, cut into rounds
- ½ cup pomegranate seeds
- 2–3 cinnamon sticks
- Optional: orange liqueur or honey, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your fruits: Slice the apples and pears into thin wedges; remove the seeds from the orange and cut it into rounds. Add pomegranate seeds for a pop of color and crunch.
- Mix the base: In your pitcher, combine a bottle of chilled white wine and ½ cup of brandy. Stir gently to mix.
- Add sweetness: If desired, mix in your choice of orange liqueur or a dash of honey, tasting as you go to achieve your perfect balance.
- Infuse with spices: Drop 2-3 cinnamon sticks into the pitcher.
- Combine the fruits: Add all the prepared fruits into the pitcher, giving it a gentle stir.
- Chill & serve: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 120-240 minutes, or overnight for maximum flavor infusion.
Notes
Allow the sangria to chill overnight for best flavor. Experiment with seasonal fruits to customize the recipe.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sangria, winter drink, festive beverage, holiday party, seasonal fruits