Festive White Christmas Sangria
Enjoy this festive White Christmas Sangria with white wine, ginger beer, pear brandy, and holiday fruits!
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Chilling Time 4 hours hrs
Total Time 4 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
Course Cocktail, Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 8 glasses
Calories 274 kcal
- 2 bottles white wine 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
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.
Serving: 1glassCalories: 274kcalCarbohydrates: 30gSodium: 13mgPotassium: 254mgFiber: 4gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 55IUVitamin C: 10.5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
Keyword christmas sangria, Festive Drink, Holiday Cocktail