Description
White Christmas Sangria is a festive and refreshing holiday drink that combines crisp white wine with vodka, fresh fruit, and sparkling wine for a bubbly finish. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this sangria blends tart lime, Granny Smith apple, cranberries, and pomegranate seeds to create a balance of fruity flavors with a festive twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 1 lime, thinly sliced
- 1 Granny Smith apple, cored and thinly sliced
- 1 cup cranberries
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
Liquids
- 1/4 cup vodka
- 1 bottle (750ml) white wine (such as a dry Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio)
- 1 bottle sparkling white wine (such as Prosecco or Champagne)
Other
- Ice, as needed for serving
- Optional: Rosemary sprigs and cranberries for garnish
Instructions
- Combine Fruits and Alcohol: Place the thinly sliced lime, Granny Smith apple, cranberries, and pomegranate seeds into a large pitcher. Pour in the vodka and the bottle of white wine. Stir gently to combine.
- Chill the Sangria: Refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour and up to overnight. Allowing it to chill longer intensifies the flavor and alcohol infusion in the fruit, so adjust timing based on your preference.
- Add Sparkling Wine and Serve: When ready to serve, top the sangria with the sparkling white wine. Serve over plenty of ice to keep the drink chilled and refreshing.
- Garnish (Optional): Thread cranberries onto rosemary sprigs to create stirring sticks. Guests can use these to stir their sangria, adding a festive touch and aroma.
Notes
- Use a dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio for the best balance of flavor.
- Choose a sparkling wine that’s crisp and refreshing, like Prosecco or Champagne.
- Granny Smith apple is recommended for its tartness, which complements the other fruit flavors.
- Chilling the sangria overnight helps the fruit absorb more alcohol and flavors, but you can serve it after just one hour if short on time.
- The rosemary sprigs not only serve as garnish but add a subtle herbal aroma when stirring.
