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Sangria in the winter? It may sound a little kooky, but Christmas Sangria proves that punch is not the only player in town! Bubbly and beautiful, this golden-brown brew is just sparkling with wonderfully crisp and sweet apple flavor, with slices of pears, apples, and lemons infusing the beverage with fresh flavor! Enhanced with stars of pomegranate and staffs of cinnamon, each cup of Christmas Sangria is filled with Yuletide yumminess! Ho ho ho!
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Ingredients
- 2 small pears, thinly sliced
- 2 small apples, thinly sliced
- 1 medium lemon, cut into wedges
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1/2 cup apple whiskey, can substitute regular whiskey
- 1/4 cup brandy
- 1 1/2 cups sparkling white wine, can substitute prosecco or sparkling cider
- cinnamon sticks, optional, to taste, for garnish
- star anise, optional, to taste, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 -In a large pitcher, add the pear slices, the apple slices, the lemon wedges, and the pomegranate seeds.
Step 2 -Pour the apple cider, the whiskey, and the brandy into the pitcher.
Step 3 -Place the pitcher in the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours and up to 24 hours.
Step 4 -Add the sparkling wine into the pitcher right before you intend to serve it.
Step 5 -Pour the chilled sangria into serving glasses, making sure to get plenty of the fruit into each glass.
Step 6 -Serve garnished with the cinnamon sticks and the star anise.

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