Christmas Sangria
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This Christmas sangria is as festive as the season with its vibrant colors and flavors. You can make a big batch in advance, perfect for your holiday parties!
With all the holiday craziness, who has time to craft the perfect cocktail?
You can say, “I do!” because this holiday sangria only takes 5 minutes! You can even make it in advance, let it chill overnight, and have the fruits infuse all their sweet, zesty goodness into the white wine and vodka.
This Christmas white sangria with vodka will surely be the star of any holiday party you’re hosting this year!
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Why You’ll Love This Christmas White Sangria with Vodka Recipe
- You won’t need special tools or skills to make this Christmas sangria! Just add everything in a pitcher, mix, and chill…literally.
- Fruity, boozy, and colorful, this white sangria recipe is Christmas in a glass!
- This Christmas sangria is great for make-ahead and large batches, so you’re all set for holiday gatherings!
Ingredients And Substitutions
Riesling and vodka – You can also use champagne or rum! Rules are overrated when it comes to DIY holiday drinks.
Fresh cranberries, pomegranate arils, and orange – They bring the perfect colors and sweetness to this holiday sangria. Scroll down for more fruit ideas!
Agave – You can also make simple syrup from scratch!
Sparkling water – Bubbly drinks just feel more festive!
Fresh rosemary sprigs – These are optional just to give the Christmas sangria that perfect festive vibe. Star anise will also be pretty for this holiday drink.
Coconut sugar – It’s also optional to rim the glasses for your Christmas white sangria with vodka, but the holidays call for something extra, not just in your meals, but also in your drinks!
Tips For Making This Recipe
Pomegranate Tips
Pomegranates can sometimes overpower the flavor of the sangria, so consider adding them in the last hour of chilling. And for a picture-perfect glass, spoon the pomegranates into the glass first so they don’t just sink to the bottom.
Chill For Flavor
Patience pays off! Give your Christmas white sangria with vodka at least 4 hours of chill time to let those sweet, fruity flavors fully come together.
More Fruits to Try
Have fun making your white Christmas sangria with different fruits! Raspberries, cherries, Granny Smith apples, and limes are also fantastic for this refreshing drink.
Christmas Sangria Recipe FAQs
Which wine is best for white sangria?
We enjoy this Christmas white sangria with sweet Riesling, but dry wines like Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio are also perfect, especially with the sweet fruits!
How long can you leave the fruits in Christmas sangria?
I recommend at least 4 hours for the best flavor!Â
Is it good to let white wine Christmas sangria sit in the fridge overnight?
Yes! The fruits in this festive sangria can withstand soaking to give it the best flavors. However, you should add the sparkling water only when you are ready to serve to avoid a flat holiday sangria.Â
Can you make Christmas sangria with vodka ahead of time?
Absolutely! It’ll actually help the fruits infuse more flavors into the holiday sangria with vodka! You can store your Christmas sangria in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
How do I keep my white sangria cold?Â
You can freeze apple juice in ice cube trays and use the frozen juice cubes instead of regular ice cubes. Frozen cranberries or any other frozen fruit works wonders too!
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Christmas Sangria
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 750 ml bottle Riesling
- 1 cup vodka
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup pomegranate arils
- 1 orange, cut into slices (plus additional for garnish)
- 1/4 cup agave (plus additional for glass rim, optional)
- 1 cup sparkling water
- Rosemary sprigs for garnish
- Coconut sugar (for the glass rim, optional)
Instructions
- Combine the wine, vodka, cranberries, pomegranates, orange slices, and agave in a large glass pitcher. Taste and stir in more agave to taste.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or much better, overnight, to allow the flavors of your Christmas sangria to meld.
- Right before serving, top the pitcher off with sparkling water and a few rosemary sprigs.
- Pour your Christmas white sangria with vodka in glasses rimmed with agave and coconut sugar. Finish each glass with a slice of orange and a sprig of rosemary. Cheers!
Notes
- Pomegranates can sometimes overpower the flavor of the sangria, so consider adding them in the last hour of chilling. And for a picture-perfect glass, spoon the pomegranates into the glass first so they don’t just sink to the bottom.
- Patience pays off! Give your Christmas white sangria with vodka at least 4 hours of chill time to let those sweet, fruity flavors fully come together.
- Have fun making your white Christmas sangria with different fruits! Raspberries, cherries, Granny Smith apples, and limes are also fantastic for this refreshing drink.
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