Who says Sangria can only be enjoyed with warm weather outside? This sparkling winter Sangria is worth celebrating with.

Prep time: 10 minutes

Servings: 6

What you’ll need

¾c apple juice

¼c white rum

1 tbsp sugar

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1 apple cubed or sliced

1 firm pear sliced thinly

¾c fresh cranberries

2 cinnamon sticks

1c club soda

1 bottle sparkling wine (Stone Hill Blanc de Blancs)

Instructions

1.Mix apple juice and rum in medium bowl. Whisk in sugar and cinnamon until sugar dissolves and cinnamon is evenly distributed.

2.In a large pitcher, add apple, pear slices, cranberries and cinnamon sticks.

3.Pour in apple juice and rum mixture and stir gently.

4.Add club soda and sparkling wine. Stir gently.

5.Chill and stir before serving.

6.Enjoy!

 

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