Serving
I love to serve this sangria in tumblers or stemless wine glasses with fresh cranberries and fresh pomegranate seeds. Finally, I add a sprig of rosemary to each glass. It makes for such a gorgeous cocktail. She asked me for a recipe, knowing that I am the friend you call for a good cocktail. This Christmas Sangria recipe is the perfect holiday cocktail. The bad news is family drama is as common as overplayed Christmas songs. The good news is now you (and she) are armed with this Pomegranate Cranberry Sangria. Honestly, I have found that Christmas cookies and sangria are great ways to distract someone from starting up drama.
White Wine: I used Moscato, because my friends like their drinks sweet. If you don’t, use a drier wine like Pinot Grigio. If you would like something more in the middle, Riesling is a sweet but not over-powering wine. Whatever wine you use, make sure to chill it. Pomegranate Liqueur: I used PAMA. It is delicious, and can also be used in my Pomegranate Cranberry Champagne Cocktail. Alternatively, you can use pomegranate juice. Pomegranate Cranberry Juice: If you don’t think you will use the bottle for anything else, but know the kids will drink cranberry cocktail, just use that.
This Holiday Sangria is very easy to modify to create a sangria that is perfect for different palates. Use the information below as a guide, keeping in mind that if you opt for a less sweet version, you can set out simple syrup that guests can add to their glasses.
For a very sweet sangria: Use Moscoto as the white wine, pomegranate juice, and cranberry pomegranate juice. For slightly less sweet version: Use Pinot Grigio, pomegranate juice, and cranberry pomegranate juice. For the least sweet version: Use Pinot Grigio, pomegranate liqueur, and cranberry pomegranate juice.
More Holiday Drinks
If you are looking for more great Christmas cocktails, try these:
White Christmas Martini: It is as beautiful as it is delicious. Easy Christmas Punch: This recipe is so perfect for parties! Eggnog: This is perfect because you can leave the liquor off to the side and keep it kid friendly. Mulled Wine: This is probably my favorite of all my holiday drinks!
If you make this holiday sangria or any of my cocktail recipes, please let me know what you think!
