Description
Enjoy the warm and inviting flavors of our Spiced Winter Sangria. This delightful recipe combines dry white wine, apple cider, ginger beer, and a medley of aromatic spices, creating a truly enchanting beverage. Served with a cinnamon sugar-rimmed glass and garnished with cinnamon sticks and star anise, this spiced sangria is perfect for cozy winter gatherings or festive holiday celebrations.
Serve this seasonal crowd pleaser at your next holiday party. It makes entertaining easy as you can have several pitchers at the ready and guests can serve themselves quite easily. Additionally, a large beverage server on a sideboard makes a beautiful seasonal display. Hosting a fall wedding? Makes the perfect signature cocktail that your guests will remember for years to come. Immerse yourself in the comforting essence of the season with each sip of this flavorful cocktail. Cheers to a delightful winter treat!
Ingredients:
1 bottle (750 mL) dry white wine such as Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio
2 cups apple cider, plus 2 tablespoons reserved
24 ounces ginger beer
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 apples, sliced or diced (peels on), your choice
1 tablespoon Mulling Spice Blend in muslin bag, disposable tea bag, or tied in cheesecloth
1 cup frozen cranberries
1/4 cup Cinnamon Sugar, pulsed fine in blender as a glass rimmer
Cinnamon Sticks and Star Anise for garnish (optional)
Directions:
In a large pitcher, stir together wine, apple cider, ginger beer and lemon juice.
Add apples and mulling spice bag. Let sit for 2 hours or up to overnight.
On one small plate pour reserved apple cider, on second plate spread out the cinnamon sugar.
Wet the edge of serving glass in apple cider and then dip edge in cinnamon sugar to rim the glass.
Remove mulling spice bag from pitcher, add frozen cranberries and serve sangria over ice in garnished glass.