Winter Sangria
A cozy, spiced red wine sangria layered with orange, lime, apple and pomegranate, then finished with a splash of ginger beer for a festive winter drink. It chills for a few hours, so it is perfect to make ahead for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- ¼ cup Grand Marnier orange liqueur
- ¼ cup brandy
- 1 orange sliced
- 1 lime sliced
- 1 apple sliced
- ½ cup pomegranate seeds
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 bottle dry red wine
- ¾ cup ginger beer
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, add the maple syrup, orange liqueur, brandy, orange, lime, apple, pomegranate seeds and cinnamon sticks. Stir well.
- Pour in the red wine. Cover with a lid and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
- Just before serving, add the ginger beer to the sangria mix.
- Serve over ice with the sliced fruit.
Notes
Add the ginger beer right before serving so it keeps its fizz. For a strictly vegan version, choose a wine labeled vegan, since some red wines are fined with animal-derived agents. A robust, full-bodied dry red works best. Store any leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 2 days.