Description
This White Christmas Sangria is a refreshing, festive drink that’s perfect for holiday gatherings, cozy nights, or easy entertaining. Made with crisp white wine, fresh seasonal fruits, and warm aromatic spices, it’s a beautiful balance of light, fruity, and cozy flavors. Whether you’re looking for a quick holiday cocktail, easy party drink, or creative winter beverage, this recipe delivers both flavor and elegance in every glass.
Ingredients
1 bottle dry white wine
1 cup fresh cranberries
1 apple thinly sliced
1 orange sliced
2 cinnamon sticks
2 rosemary sprigs
2 tablespoons honey or simple syrup
1/4 cup brandy or orange liqueur
1 cup sparkling water or club soda
1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
1. Wash cranberries thoroughly and slice the apple and orange into thin pieces.
2. In a large pitcher, pour in the white wine and add cranberries, apple slices, and orange slices.
3. Add honey or simple syrup and stir gently to combine.
4. Pour in brandy or orange liqueur if using and mix well.
5. Add cinnamon sticks and rosemary sprigs, lightly pressing them to release aroma.
6. Refrigerate for at least 2–4 hours or overnight for best flavor.
7. Just before serving, add sparkling water or club soda.
8. Serve over ice and garnish with extra fruit and rosemary.
Notes
Adjust sweetness gradually to avoid overpowering the drink.
Use chilled wine and ingredients for best flavor and freshness.
Add sparkling water only before serving to maintain fizz.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg