Description
A delightful and refreshing holiday drink infused with crisp white wine, fresh citrus, and aromatic spices, perfect for winter gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bottle of white wine (Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio)
- 1 cup fresh citrus fruits (oranges, lemons, limes)
- 1 cup fresh pomegranate seeds or cranberries
- 2 apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 2 cinnamon sticks or 2 star anise
- 2 cups sparkling water or lemon-lime soda
Instructions
- Chop the fruits: Slice citrus, core and dice apples, and remove seeds from pomegranates.
- Combine in a pitcher: In a glass pitcher, mix the chopped fruits, pomegranate seeds, and cinnamon sticks.
- Pour in the white wine: Add the wine and gently stir. Let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
- Add bubbles: Just before serving, stir in the sparkling water or soda.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with extra fruit slices and serve in glasses filled with ice.
Notes
For added flavor, muddle some of the chopped fruits in the pitcher before adding the wine. Customize sweetness with agave or honey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sangria, holiday drink, white wine, festive beverage, Christmas cocktails