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A recipe for Spiced White Wine Sangria with cinnamon sticks, star anise, and tangerines.
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Spiced White Wine Sangria

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 188kcal
Author: Teri & Jenny

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

Nutrition

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