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Christmas Sangria Pomegranate Sparkling Drink

A festive and bubbly drink perfect for holiday gatherings, combining dry red wine and pomegranate juice with fresh fruit and a hint of spice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Beverage, Cocktail, Drink
Cuisine: American, Festive
Calories: 156
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sangria Base
  • 1 bottle 750 ml bottle dry red wine (such as Rioja or Pinot Noir)
  • 1 cup pomegranate juice Choose 100% pomegranate juice for a brighter flavor.
  • 1/4 cup orange liqueur (such as triple sec) Can substitute with Grand Marnier or Cointreau.
  • 2 tbsp honey Adjust based on sweetness of pomegranate juice.
Fruits and Spice
  • 1 orange, sliced into rounds
  • 1 pear, cored and thinly sliced You can substitute with apple slices.
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen pomegranate arils (seeds) Extra arils for garnish.
  • 2 cinnamon sticks Optional removal before serving based on spice preference.
For Serving
  • 2 cups chilled sparkling water or club soda Add just before serving for freshness.
  • Extra pomegranate arils, for garnish
  • Fresh rosemary sprigs, for garnish Can substitute with fresh mint.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pitcher, combine the dry red wine, pomegranate juice, orange liqueur, and honey. Stir well until the honey is fully dissolved.
  2. Add the orange slices, pear slices, pomegranate arils, and cinnamon sticks to the pitcher. Stir gently.
  3. Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours to let the flavors blend.
Serving
  1. Just before serving, taste the sangria and adjust spice level by removing cinnamon sticks if desired.
  2. Pour chilled sangria over ice in glasses, spooning some fruit into each glass.
  3. Top each glass with sparkling water or club soda and stir gently.
  4. Garnish each glass with extra pomegranate arils and a fresh rosemary sprig before serving.

Notes

For the best result, let it chill for a longer time. Avoid adding sparkling water too early to keep the fizz intact.