I love this Spiced White Wine Sangria. It’s such an easy and fun low maintenance way to fancy up a cheaper bottle of pinot grigio. This is also delicious and with all the garnishes it’s also quite beautiful. This makes the perfect festive drink to serve for Thanksgiving, or any Holiday Party!
♥ Teri
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Spiced White Wine Sangria
Servings:
INGREDIENTS
- ⅔ cup sugar
- ⅔ cup water
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 3 star anise
- 3 cardamom pods, lightly crushed
- 1 (750ml) bottle pinot grigio
- 2 tangerines, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds
optional garnish
- cinnamon sticks
- star anise
INSTRUCTIONS
- Place sugar, water, cinnamon sticks, star anise and cardamom pods into a small saucepan, stir and simmer until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
- While the spice simple syrup cools, spread tangerine slices onto a baking sheet and sprinkle the tops with a small amount of brown sugar.
- Using a brulee torch, caramel the tops of each orange tangerine slice or place the baking sheet under a broiler for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Place the orange slices and pomegranate seeds into a large pitcher.
- Pour the wine over the fruit and add extra cinnamon sticks and star anise, if desired.
- Strain the simple syrup into the pitcher and stir until well combined.
- Place the sangria in the refrigerator and allow to chill for at least an hour. Pour into glasses and serve.
NOTES
- *Makes 2 quarts
Calories: 188kcal Carbohydrates: 30g Protein: 1g Fat: 1g Saturated Fat: 1g Sodium: 3mg Potassium: 99mg Fiber: 2g Sugar: 25g Vitamin A: 150IU Vitamin C: 8mg Calcium: 27mg Iron: 1mg