Winter Sangria made with a blend of seasonal fruits, red wine, herbs and spices, and apple brandy. Easy to make and perfect for the holidays!
Ingredients
1granny smith apple,diced into bite-sized chunks
1pear,diced into bite-sized chunks
1orange,sliced into half moons
2sprigsrosemary
1cinnamon stick
1star anise
2cloves
1(750ml) bottlemedium-bodied red Spanish wine,like Garnacha or Tempranillo
3/4cuporange juice
1/4cupapple brandy
Optional Ingredients
sparkling water or ginger ale,for serving
fresh cranberries,for garnish
rosemary sprigs,for garnish
Instructions
Place all the ingredients, except the sparkling water or ginger ale, in a large pitcher and stir to combine.
Refrigerate sangria for 3 to 4 hours, up to overnight, before serving.
When ready to serve, give the sangria one last stir and pour in a glass with or without ice.
Top with sparkling water or ginger ale for some bubbles, if desired. Garnish with fresh cranberries and rosemary sprigs for a festive look!
Notes
Apple brandy - I used Laird's Applejack but if you can't find any you can replace it with regular brandy, apple cider, pear brandy, or Grand Marnier.
Red wine - No need to splurge here! An inexpensive dry red Spanish wine, like Garnacha, Tempranillo, or just a Cabernet Sauvignon or a Merlot is all you need.
Just remember this when making sangria: the longer it sits, the better it tastes!