**Spiced Winter Sangria with Pomegranate Seeds: A Perfect Winter Delight**
## Introduction
Imagine sipping on a warm, flavorful beverage that not only tastes great, but also brings the merry vibes of winter festivities right into your glass? Enter our Spiced Winter Sangria with Pomegranate Seeds. This delightful drink is brimming with the flavors of winter fruits, a splash of brandy and the warming spices, promising to be a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at your winter parties.
## Why make this recipe
Spiced Winter Sangria is the perfect blend of seasonality, simplicity, and celebration. The pomegranate seeds add a festive touch and the spices infuse a wonderful aroma that fills the entire house. Not to mention, it’s so easy to prepare which makes it ideal for hosting.
## How to make Spiced Winter Sangria with Pomegranate Seeds
## Ingredients:
– 1 bottle (750ml) red wine
– 1 cup pomegranate juice
– 1/4 cup brandy
– 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
– 1 orange, sliced
– 1 apple, cored and sliced
– 1 cinnamon stick
– 4 whole cloves
– 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
– Sparkling water or club soda (optional)
## Directions :
1. In a large pitcher, combine the red wine, pomegranate juice, brandy, and honey. Stir until the honey is dissolved.
2. Add orange slices, apple slices, cinnamon stick, and cloves. Stir to combine.
3. Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
4. Just before serving, stir in pomegranate seeds for a festive burst of flavor.
5. Serve chilled in glasses, topping off with sparkling water or club soda if desired for a refreshing fizz.
## How to serve Spiced Winter Sangria with Pomegranate Seeds
Serve this delightful sangria chilled in glasses. You can add a fizzy twist by topping it off with sparkling water or club soda. Don’t forget to garnish with a few extra pomegranate seeds or a slice of lime for an added visual appeal!
## How to store Spiced Winter Sangria with Pomegranate Seeds
Keep leftover sangria covered in the refrigerator. It tastes even better the next day as the flavors have more time to mingle.
## Tips to make Spiced Winter Sangria with Pomegranate Seeds
– Using a robust red wine will give depth to your sangria.
– Make sure to dice the fruits very finely so they can absorb the wine and spices.
– Allowing the sangria to rest in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving helps the flavors meld together.
## Variations
You can also add a splash of orange liqueur for an additional layer of flavor. Swap the honey for agave syrup for a vegan version.
## FAQs
1. **Can I make this sangria without alcohol?**
Yes, you can replace the red wine with grape juice and omit the brandy.
2. **Can I use a different fruit?**
Yes, feel free to add any fruit you like. Pear or cranberries would also work well.
3. **Can I make Spiced Winter Sangria a day in advance?**
Indeed, making the sangria a day in advance will allow the flavors to blend even better.
This Spiced Winter Sangria with Pomegranate Seeds, with its delightful mix of warm spices, fruits and a dash of brandy, is the perfect blend of sweetness and warmth you need this winter!