Winter White Sangria

RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY: JENELLE MCCULLOCH

Bright, festive and refreshing, this Winter White Sangria combines crisp white wine with seasonal fruits like cranberries and apples. Perfect for holiday gatherings, it’s a light and fruity drink with just the right hint of sweetness and spice to warm your winter evenings.

INGREDIENTS

1 apple, thinly sliced

½ cup fresh cranberries

cinnamon stick

1 bottle dry white wine (e.g., Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio)

½ cup white cranberry juice

¼ cup orange liqueur

1 Tbsp honey or agave syrup

Ice cubes for serving

½ cup club soda

2 sprigs fresh rosemary

INSTRUCTIONS

In a large pitcher, add apple slices, cranberries and cinnamon stick to the pitcher. Pour in white wine, cranberry juice, orange liqueur and honey. Stir well to combine.

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight, to allow the flavours to blend.

When ready to serve, stir the sangria once more and pour it over ice cubes in individual glasses. Top with club soda. Garnish with additional fruit and rosemary. OH