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Festive White Christmas Sangria

Festive White Christmas Sangria

Delight in this Festive White Christmas Sangria made with white wine, ginger beer, pear brandy, and festive fruits.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Cocktail, Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 8 glasses
Calories 274 kcal

Equipment

  • large pitcher
  • glasses

Ingredients
  

  • 2 bottles white wine I used Riesling & Pinot Grigio
  • 12 ounces ginger beer plus more for topping, if desired
  • ¼ cup pear brandy
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 3 bartlett pears thinly sliced
  • 1 pound cranberries fresh or frozen, plus more for garnish
  • 3-4 star anise pods
  • Rosemary for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Add the pears and cranberries to a large pitcher. Pour in wine, ginger beer, brandy, and sugar; stir. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving, or up to 24 hours.
  • When ready to serve, pour into chilled glasses. Top off with more ginger beer, if desired. Garnish with rosemary, an anise pod, and frozen cranberries to keep it cold.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glassCalories: 274kcalCarbohydrates: 30gSodium: 13mgPotassium: 254mgFiber: 4gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 55IUVitamin C: 10.5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
Keyword christmas sangria, festive drink, holiday cocktail, sangria, white wine cocktail
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