1Granny Smith applecored and thinly sliced (see note)
1cupcranberries
¼cuppomegranate seeds
¼cupVodka
1bottle (750ml)white winesee notes
1bottle sparkling white winesee notes
Ice
Optional: Rosemary sprigs and cranberriesfor garnish
Instructions
Place lime, apple, cranberries and pomegranate seeds in a large pitcher. Pour vodka and white wine on top, then chill for at least 1 hour and up to overnight (the longer it sits, the more intensely alcoholic the fruit gets. Up to you where you're going with this.)
When ready to serve, top with sparkling wine and serve over plenty of ice. I like to make little sticks of cranberries threaded on rosemary sprigs for garnish, for some reason my guests like stirring their sangria, ha!
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Ingredient notes
Cranberries: I used whole fresh, but you can use frozen without defrosting, too.Apple: Definitely use Granny Smith here for the most beautiful color and tangy taste.Lime: If you're not a fan, just leave it out. Pomegranate: They tend to sink to the bottom, which is why I like spooning the fruit out of the pitcher into glasses, then pour the liquid on top.Vodka: Helps to make this a little stronger and to add another layer of interest. Can be left out if you don't want any hard liquor in your drink.White wine: This time I used a Californian Chardonnay I found hiding in the basement to make the Sangria for the blog, but my favorite is actually Gewürztraminer. Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc are also delicious.Sparkling wine: I usually do a Prosecco, but you could do Champagne if you want to go the decadent route. If you like your Sangria on the sweet side, definitely use a sparkling white dessert wine. You could also use ginger ale in place of the sparkling wine to make your sangria less alcoholic.
Prep tips
Slicing the fruit: I slice half of the apple into thin slices, and the other half into bite-sized pieces to make the Sangria more interesting. Cut the apple right before adding the alcohol to keep it from browning. Cranberries can be left whole for ease, or cut in half for more flavor.Sparkling wine: Add this right before serving to keep the bubbliness!