White wine holiday sangria with rosemary & cranberries is crisp and refreshing. It’s the perfect holiday cocktail for Christmas Parties with family and friends!
I think most everybody goes through a phase in early adulthood where sangria seems to be the drink of choice.
My husband and I are no different.
Long ago, before we were married with kids, we spent one long and lazy summer tasting every sangria combination we could think of. If a restaurant had sangria on the menu, we immediately ordered it. And if we found a summer day too hot and humid, the first line of defense was a pitcher of sangria.
Those were some good days.
One particularly hot summer evening, we were hanging around in Old Town Alexandria (a popular party spot for young adults just outside of Washington, DC), and ordered our regular sangria.
I’m not sure if we’d just had too many drinks already, or if the sangria really was that good, but we both lit up with excitement. We liked it so much, in fact, that we even asked the bartender for the recipe.
And after a moment’s hesitation (where he looked at us as though we each had two heads), he drawled in the heaviest spanish accent imaginable “we start with the wine from the box….”
Honestly, neither of us remember what he said next, but that moment forever solidified our love for sangria.
I can tell you that this white wine holiday sangria doesn’t use wine from a box, but it does include plenty of fall and winter favorites, such as cranberries, apples, oranges, and lots of fresh rosemary.
With so many colorful fruits, this is a stunning drink to serve in a clear pitcher at your holiday brunch or afternoon party.
As if it wasn’t pretty enough, a garnish of sugar-frosted rosemary speared through fresh cranberries definitely takes it up a notch. Your guests will think that you know all the awesome tricks, but it couldn’t be easier to make them. Just get some rosemary sprigs slightly damp, roll them around in sugar and let them dry!
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White Wine Holiday Sangria Recipe with Rosemary and Cranberries
White Wine Holiday Sangria Recipe with Rosemary and Cranberries
White wine holiday sangria with rosemary & cranberries is crisp and refreshing. It's the perfect holiday cocktail for Christmas Parties with family and friends!
Ingredients
For sangria:
- 2 honey crisp apple
- 1 oranges
- 1 C frozen cranberries
- 2 sprigs rosemary
- 1 bottle white wine, Recommend Sauvignon Blanc or Rioja
- 1/4 C orange juice
- 1/4 c cranberry juice
- 2 T white sugar
- 2 T Grand Marnier
- 2 sprigs rosemary
- 8 oz club soda
For Garnish:
- 4-5 large fresh rosemary sprigs
- 1-2 cups white sugar
- fresh cranberries
Instructions
Sangria:
- Cut apples into 2-inch chunks, and slice oranges into half-moons.
- Combine fruit with remaining ingredients, stirring well.
Garnish:
- Spread sugar over the bottom of a sheet pan or jellyroll pan with a lip.
- Lightly dampen fresh, clean rosemary sprigs with water or juice and gently roll in the sugar.
- Allow to dry at room temperature until a crust forms over the rosemary leaves.
- Break rosemary into 3-4 inch sprigs and remove a few leaves from the sturdiest end.
- Gently push the sturdy end of the rosemary stem through one or two fresh cranberries.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1 gramsAmount Per Serving: Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Now, It’s Your Turn
Grab your prettiest clear pitcher and make a batch of this sangria for your holiday celebrations this year. And, don’t worry, if you want to make it with wine from the box, we won’t tell anyone.
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Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
I love anything with honey crisp apples!!
Sue Ready says
This sangria drink sounds light, refreshing and also looks quite festive. Perfect for a holiday gathering
Chloe says
This looks so delcious and refreshing. I’d love to try this one out for the holiday season.
Louise - Cooking with Kids says
This definitely needs to be tried over the Christmas holidays. Thanks for sharing, it sounds delicious
Natalie says
This one is on the “pin immediately” list! Love sangria to begin with, and this one will be great for the holidays!
Katy says
That sugar frosted rosemary really makes the drink, in my opinion! So pretty and festive.
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Teresa says
It sounds wonderful, perfect for the holidays. I love the sugar-frosted rosemary, it looks like snow. Thank you for sharing at The Really crafty Link Party. Pinned!
Sara @ Magical Mama Blog says
My mouth is watering! I adore sangria and this one is gorgeous! Especially that sugar rolled rosemary!
Denise says
This sounds delicious!
Lynda Hardy says
Oh this sounds delicious and looks so festive – I love the addition of rosemary sprigs! Thanks for sharing with Party in Your PJs!
The Recipe Hunter (Cook and Enjoy) says
WOW – love this and will for sure have to try it out. Following on twitter, pinned to try it out. Thanks so much for sharing
Jen says
My friend, you are an absolute wizard in everything you do 🙂
Michele says
I usually think of white wine sangria for summer, but this really is festive looking and would be delicious for the holidays!
Robin says
I have sooooo much rosemary growing in my yard. This is the perfect way to use some up.
Sandra L Garth says
Thanks for bringing this to the party at Celebrate Your Story.
Leanna says
This sounds really light different and refreshing. Pinning.
Sue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyond says
Hi Leslie! We have recently returned from a holiday in Spain and had put Sangria on our list for holiday drinks. I actually prefer the red but thanks for your white wine version which I can use at our family Christmas gathering this Sunday. Thanks for sharing with us at #BloggersPitStop.
Amber Harrop says
This sound delicious and dangerously drinkable – perfect for Holiday Parties
KELLy EDWARDS says
Oooh, this sounds right up my street! Thanks for sharing on #fortheloveofBLOG x
Jelica says
That sangria looks delicious and refreshing. The perfect beverage that appeals to just about anyone. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Kerryanne says
This will definitely put the Merry in my Christmas Leslie. Pinned!!
I’m delighted to be featuring this recipe at tonight’s Create, Bake, Grow & Gather party.
Merry Christmas!
AliCe V says
Yum, I love sangria and never thought to add rosemary sprigs. Looks very sophisticated.
Rita says
This looks so yummy. I’d love to try this one out for the holiday season. Thanks for FiestaFriday.
Michelle Frank | Flipped-Out Food says
I love the looks of this beautiful adult beverage! So festive, and perfect for the holidays! #cookblogshare
Judith A. Graber says
Your sangria is sure different than the ones I have made (very simple). You have so many delicious flavors going on in your beverage – love the frosted rosemary too! Happy Fiesta Friday and thanks for coming to the party.