This winter sangria is a lovely cocktail for a crowd! With seasonal fruit, red wine, and spices, this sangria is warm, cozy, and perfect for cold nights.
1bottle of light-bodied red wine (I like Pinot Noir)
1cuporange juice or apple juice
1/3cupbrandy
1/3cuporange liqueur (Triple Sec or Grand Marnier)
1/4cupsimple syrup
2cinnamon sticks
1apple, cored and thinly sliced (or diced)
1green pear, cored and thinly sliced (or diced)
1/2grapefruit, de-seeded and thinly sliced (or another sweet citrus)
1/3cuppomegranate arils (or cranberries)
Rosemary, to serveto serve
Instructions
In a pitcher, combine the red wine, orange or apple juice, brandy, orange liqueur, and simple syrup. Give it a good stir. Carefully add the cinnamon sticks and fruit. Gently stir, cover, and let it sit in the fridge for at least three hours, preferably overnight.
Serve the winter sangria over ice. Gently roll a small sprig of rosemary in-between your hands to release the oils. Garnish the sangria with the rosemary. Enjoy!