12/20/2023 0 Comments White cranberry apple juice![]() The combination of Granny Smith apples, limes, and cranberries are a great match for the other flavors going on here. You can switch up the fruit here, if you prefer. ![]() The liqueurs and white cranberry juice have quite a bit of sweetness on their own, so adjust the quantities as needed to meet your preference. Or, if you prefer something less sweet, you can add more dry white wine to the mix. So, if you prefer a sweeter drink, you could sweeten this with a little maple syrup. I believe cocktails of all kinds should be a “to taste” situation.Add the cranberries and bubbly component just before serving. You can make this up to two days ahead of time and keep it in your fridge until you are ready to serve. I recommend a minimum of 1 hour, but longer is better. We want the flavors to meld, and this will taste better the longer it hangs out in the fridge. Ensure you give yourself enough time to have this chill.Tips & Tricks for this White Cranberry Holiday Sangria: Pour into glasses, making sure to get some of the fruit, and top each glass off with ginger ale or club soda for some effervescence.When you are ready to serve, add the frozen cranberries to the mix and give everything a good stir.Transfer the pitcher/bowl to the fridge to chill for at least 1 hour (longer is even better – you can make this up to two days ahead and keep it in the fridge).Add in sliced apples and limes and a couple cinnamon sticks.At least one hour before you want to serve, combine the wine, brandy, liqueur, and lime juice in a large pitcher or punch bowl.How to Make this White Cranberry Holiday Sangria: Ingredients You Need for this White Cranberry Holiday Sangria: It’s also incredibly easy to make (and make ahead, which is ideal for any holiday gathering). The addition of ginger liqueur gives it that warm spiciness we all know and love this time of year, and the bright flavors of apple, cranberry, and lime keep things fruity and balanced. It is warm, effervescent, and punchy all at once. This cocktail challenges my notion of seasonally appropriate drinks. ![]() I mean, you won’t find me with a mai tai in hand after Labor Day (likewise with my white cranberry cosmos after March). ![]() Nothing wrong with that when it’s freezing outside!Īside from the margarita, however, I struggle with drinking summery drinks at this time of year. Not that I need to be talked into drinking a margarita in the dead of winter! Margaritas, no matter when consumed, remind me of warm sun and bowls upon bowls of chips and salsa. In recent weeks, I’ve seen many variations on standard summery cocktails, like margaritas, that have a seasonal twist. Er, sorry for that last visual, but it’s true for me! I’m their victim of choice. These characteristics pair perfectly with those of warm summer evenings…complete with lightening bugs, burgers on the grill, lingering sunsets, and…ankles covered in mosquito bites. It’s just that sangria is usually light and crisp and chock-full of yummy fruit. This sangria is wonderful for this time of year…which is weird to me because when I think of sangria, I think of summer. Just whip up a pitcher of this and serve it all day long. It’s perfect for serving to your holiday guests – no shaker required. ![]()
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