Spiced Holiday Sangria
I love a good Sangria and this red Spiced Holiday Sangria has to be the best I’ve every tasted. That is saying a lot as I feel I’m somewhat of a connoisseur, tasting sangria all around the world.
The spiced simple syrup is the kicker but using Tempranillo wine (a Spanish red wine) along with apple and pear brandy takes this to another level. You’re going to love this as much as I do!
As I mentioned, the simple syrup really works in this recipe, so don’t skip it. Combine water and sugar along with the spices and bring to a simmer in a saucepan. Once simmering, turn the heat off and let sit for 10 minutes. Strain the syrup and let cool completely.
For the sangria, add the fruit to a large pitcher. Top with the red wine, brandies, sparkling apple cider and spiced simple syrup. Stir it and chill it for at least 4 hours and up to 72 hours.
Garnish with rosemary sprigs and orange slices and enjoy the best sangria ever!
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Spiced Holiday Sangria
Makes: 6 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes plus chill time 4 hours
Ingredients
Spiced Simple Syrup:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 2 star anise
- 10 cardamom pods
- 10 whole allspice
Sangria:
- 1 Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apple, diced into 1-inch cubes
- 1 Anjou Pear, diced into 1-inch cubes
- 1 red plum or persimmon, diced into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 Navel orange, cut in 1/2-inch slices
- 750 milliliter bottle Spanish red wine, such as Tempranillo
- 1/2 cup apple brandy
- 1/2 cup pear brandy (if you can’t find it, double up on the apple brandy)
- 2 cup sparkling apple cider
- 3 fresh rosemary sprigs, for serving
Instructions
Spiced Simple Syrup:
Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.
Once the sugar has dissolved and the syrup is boiling, turn off the heat. Let it cool for 10 minutes before straining through a fine mesh sieve.
Sangria:
Add diced apple, diced pear, diced plum, and orange slices to a large pitcher.
Top with red wine, both kinds of brandy, sparkling apple cider, and spiced simple syrup. Stir to combine.
Chill for at least 4 hours and up to 72 hours before serving. Garnish with rosemary sprigs.
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