The Best Pomegranate Holiday Sangria Recipe (2024)

A delicious, easy pomegranate sangria recipe that is perfect for holiday gatherings. Learn how to make a holiday sangria that everyone will love.

Perfectly sweet with just the right fruit and wine combination, this sparkling pomegranate holiday sangria is the perfect drink to serve this Christmas. If you’re looking to set aside the apple cider this season, this is a great make-ahead pitcher co*cktail that’s perfect for hosting a crowd of guests.

In times of celebration, there’s nothing better than a cold, bubbly drink. When serving a crowd of guests, having a co*cktail recipe that can be made by the pitcher is the right way to go. Luckily, we have just the right co*cktail recipe for you: pomegranate sangria.

This pomegranate sangria is perfectly sweet with just the right fruit and wine combination. It is everything a pitcher co*cktail should be, and more!

This sangria features a few of my favorite things: fresh oranges, pomegranate juice and seeds, white wine, and my favorite sparkling moscato. Combined with some orange liqueur, they make an awesome sangria.

For more holiday drinks, be sure to try my Coquito and Tangerine Pomegranate Mimosas.

What Is Sangria?

Sangria is a mixed alcoholic drink with a base of a chosen wine and is known for its infusion of fresh fruits. Common fruits used in a sangria recipe are sliced oranges or chopped apples, peaches, pears, and pineapples.

Sangria is often enjoyed during special events like brunch with friends or the holidays. It’s also well accustomed in any climate, so whether you’re under a hot scorching sun or feeling a chill breeze, this drink will always be enjoyable.

Those who appreciate a more fruity drink during the holidays will definitely appreciate the delicious taste of sangria. Although be warned, you may get a little sleepy. Wine has that effect!

Ingredients

• Sparkling moscato wine – Adds a delicious and fresh bubbly taste to this amazing sangria.
• White wine – Any white wine of your preference, I often use Chardonnay but sauvignon blanc works well too.
• Pomegranate juice – This can be bought at a local grocery store.
• Orange liqueur – You can use brands like Grand Marnier or Bols Triple Sec.
• Pomegranate seeds – While sangria is an alcoholic drink, there are plenty of beneficial factors in this drink, especially with pomegranate seeds as they contain many antioxidants and polyphenols said to promote cardiovascular health and healthy blood pressure levels, among other benefits.
• Oranges – Citrus fruits are great for the perfect sangria recipe. Orange tends to pair well with other fruits and are often incorporated in sangria. However, if oranges aren’t your cup of tea, you can also opt for grapefruit.
• 10-12 Mint leaves – Add great flavor and freshness.

Other optional ingredients

• Cinnamon sticks, Rosemary – Cinnamon sticks or rosemary can be a nice addition for an extra spice to your recipe.
• Orange juice – Although this recipe is best made with freshly squeezed juice from an orange, you can also opt for orange juice to minimize time if needed.
• Simple syrup, Honey – If you’re looking to sweeten up your sangria, you can add simple syrup or honey as you’d like.

How to make Holiday Sangria?

• Stir the white wine, pomegranate juice, orange liqueur and juice from an orange together in a large pitcher.
• Add the pomegranate seeds, orange slices and mint. Keep in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
• When ready to serve, add the sparkling moscato.
• Fill glasses with ice. Pour sangria and fruit into glasses, and serve. Garnish glasses with extra mint leaves.

Frequently Asked Questions

Recipe Tips and Notes

A recipe gone wrong is no fun. Here are a few tips to make sure you don’t miss a few key tips in making sure your sangria is on point.

• Have you ever been served sangria that was completely watered down? Me too. To avoid this, try not to add ice to the pitcher as this will dilute the drink. Instead, pour the sangria over ice while serving.
• The purpose of the sparkling white wine is to enjoy your sangria with a delicious and fresh bubbly taste. But this can also go wrong if your sangria is served improperly. Rather than putting in the sparkling wine right away, wait to pour when you’re ready to serve. This will ensure the sangria is nice and bubbly the moment you serve it.
• Let the sangria sit in the fridge for at least 4 hours to really let the flavors develop.
• Double the measurements if you need a bigger batch.

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