Christmas White Sangria
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Christmas White Sangria
Description
This white sangria blends dry white wine, brandy, and white peach cranberry juice with seasonal fruit and aromatic spices. Apple slices, orange, cranberries, cinnamon sticks, star anise, and rosemary infuse the liquid during refrigeration, allowing flavors to meld thoroughly. The mixture is chilled for at least one hour, preferably 24 hours, before serving.
The cold steeping develops a balance of sweetness, light acidity, and spice notes. Adding sparkling water at the moment of serving adds refreshing bubbles without diluting the flavor during storage. Garnishing with extra fruit and herbs enhances presentation.
This cocktail fits well alongside holiday gatherings, complementing festive meals or serving as a celebratory drink. The recipe advises preparing sangria in advance for best flavor, storing without sparkling water for up to 3 days. Avoid leaving it at room temperature longer than two hours to maintain freshness and safety.
Using sparkling white wine instead of still wine can add extra sparkle, but the sangria should then be served immediately to preserve bubbles.
Ingredients
- 1 dry white wine bottle
- 1 cup white peach cranberry juice
- ¼ cup brandy
- 2 apple sliced, divided, Granny Smith variety
- 1 cup cranberries fresh or frozen
- 2 orange sliced, divided
- 2 cinnamon stick
- 2- star anise
- rosemary sprigs
- sparkling water
Instructions
- In a large pitcher add white wine, ¼ cup brandy, 1 cup white peach cranberry juice. Stir to combine.
- In a large pitcher combine the sliced apple, 1 orange, 1 cup of cranberries, star of anise and cinnamon sticks add to pitcher with the sangria.
- Refrigerate the pitcher until ready to serve, we recommend 24 hours to let the flavors meld together, but at least one hour.
- Pour sangria into the serving glass. Garnish with the extra fresh fruit and rosemary sprigs. Top glass with sparkling water.
Notes
- Make the sangria a day or two ahead to develop deeper flavors.
- Do not add sparkling water until serving to maintain effervescence.
- Store homemade sangria in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Garnish glasses with fresh fruit for a seasonal look.
- Use sparkling white wine for added bubbles; serve immediately if doing so.
- Do not leave sangria at room temperature for more than 2 hours for safety.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 160 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 160kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.05g | 0% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 112IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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