Spiced Holiday Pomegranate Sangria Recipe
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Spiced Holiday Pomegranate Sangria Recipe
Description
The recipe begins by washing and slicing apples and oranges, then combining them with pomegranate seeds and whole spices including cinnamon sticks, star anise, and rosemary sprigs. Honey adds a gentle sweetness to complement the fruit and spices. Red wine is poured over the mixture, and the sangria is refrigerated for at least four hours or overnight to let the flavors meld. When serving, some of the infused fruit is spooned into glasses before pouring the spiced wine over, optionally topped with sparkling water for a fizzy touch. Additional garnishes like rosemary or cinnamon sticks enhance aroma and presentation.
While typically served chilled, the recipe includes variation ideas such as warming the sangria with added brandy for a mulled wine version, or experimenting with different fruits, spices, and wine types to customize. The sangria keeps refrigerated for a few days; ingredients like sparkling water and some fruits are best added fresh before serving. It can be frozen if the fruit is omitted or removed before freezing, offering flexibility for preparing in advance. This drink suits festive holiday occasions and can be adapted for different flavor preferences.
Storage advice highlights keeping leftovers in the fridge well covered for 2-4 days, and freezing is suitable with some adjustments to fruit inclusion. Various add-ins like different juices, sweeteners, or mixers can be used to tailor sweetness and sparkle. Non-sparkling versions omit the sparkling water, and alternative white wines can be used for a lighter sangria.
Ingredients
- 1 ml bottle red wine your favorite red, not too cheap, not too expensive, Merlot, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon work great
- 1 small can sparkling water plain or lemon
- 1 medium apple washed, sliced (your favorite apple)
- 1 medium navel orange washed, sliced
- 1/2 cup pomegranate arils
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 4 cinnamon stick
- 3 star anise
- 5 prigs rosemary
Instructions
- Wash apples and oranges, and slice into rounds, or if preferred dice them.
- Add apples, oranges, pomegranate arils, star anise, cinnamon sticks and rosemary to a tall pitcher. Drizzle with honey.
- Pour the wine into the pitcher, stirring everything together. Refrigerate for 4 hours or preferably overnight. This allows the spices and fruit and wine to mingle and steep.
- To serve, spoon some fruit from the sangria into individual glasses, then pour spiced wine over the top, adding a splash or two of sparkling water if desired. Garnish with extra rosemary and if desired, a stick of cinnamon or star anise.
Notes
- Chill the sangria for at least 4 hours or overnight for better flavor infusion.
- Make a hot mulled wine version by gently warming the ingredients with honey and spices; avoid boiling.
- Store leftover sangria in a covered container in the fridge for up to 4 days, though flavors may change after 3 days.
- Freeze sangria without fruit or remove fruit before freezing; thaw overnight before serving chilled or warmed.
- Try different fruits like pears, blood oranges, or fresh cranberries to vary flavor.
- Customize sweetness with simple syrup and add citrus juices to enhance brightness.
- Use your favorite wines: reds like Merlot or Cabernet, or dry whites like Sauvignon Blanc for a different profile.
- Add sparkling water, ginger ale, or Prosecco before serving to add fizz.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 259 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1glass | |
| Calories | 259kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 34mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 429mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 119IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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