Sparkling White Christmas Sangria
A festive white sangria perfect for the holidays, infused with apple cider, fresh cranberries, and seasonal fruit.
- Prep10 min
- Total10 min
- DifficultyEasy
- Servings4
This delightful white sangria is a refreshing and festive beverage that captures the spirit of the holiday season.
It combines the crispness of white wine with the bubbly sweetness of apple cider, enhanced by the tartness of cranberries and the subtle aroma of fresh fruit.
Ingredients
Servings
Garnish
Converted amounts are rounded.
Method
- Prepare the fruit: thinly slice the green apple and pear using a knife or mandoline. Combine the white wine, sparkling apple cider, fresh cranberries, apple slices, and pear slices in a large pitcher. You can layer the ingredients or simply mix them together.
- Chill the sangria: cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to fully develop and meld.
- Serve the sangria: pour the chilled sangria into individual glasses filled with ice.
- Top off and garnish: add a splash of extra sparkling apple cider to each glass. Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs and star anise before serving.
💡 Tips
- For a stronger flavor, you can let the sangria macerate for up to 2 days in the refrigerator.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding a touch of simple syrup if desired, though the apple cider usually provides enough.
Inspired by a recipe from Downshiftology