Festive Winter Cranberry Champagne Sangria

This festive and sparkling winter champagne sangria is the perfect make-ahead holiday drink. It combines the flavors of white wine, champagne, cranberry juice, and pear juice, infused with a delightful spiced simple syrup. The addition of brandy, fresh cranberries, and pears adds a touch of elegance to this delightful beverage, making it the perfect choice for any festive celebration.

Festive Winter Cranberry Champagne Sangria

A delightful make-ahead festive sangria with white wine, champagne, cranberry juice, pear juice, and a touch of spiced simple syrup, perfect for holiday celebrations.

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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/8 cup water
  • 1/8 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 whole star anise
  • 1/4 tsp whole allspice
  • 1/8 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 oz white wine
  • 3 oz cranberry juice
  • 3 oz pear juice
  • 2/3 oz brandy
  • 1/2 to 1 oz spiced simple syrup (depending on sweetness preference)
  • 1/8 cup fresh cranberries
  • 1/2 medium pear, chopped
  • 3 oz champagne or prosecco

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine water, sugar, cinnamon stick, star anise, and allspice. Heat over medium-high, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Once the mixture gently boils, reduce heat and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract, and allow the syrup to cool completely. Remove and discard the cinnamon stick, star anise, and allspice. Store the syrup in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  4. In a large pitcher, combine the white wine, cranberry juice, pear juice, brandy, and simple syrup. Stir to combine and adjust to taste.
  5. Add the cranberries and pears, then refrigerate the mixture for several hours to allow the flavors to meld.
  6. Just before serving, gently pour in the champagne and mix. Serve the sangria over ice.