THANKSGIVING SANGRIA

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Combining favorite fall flavors with sparkling cider gives sangria a refreshing new spin. It couldn't be easier to throw together yet it's sure to impress at any Thanksgiving celebration.

Provided by Kat Boytsova

Categories     House Cocktail     Thanksgiving     Punch     Sangria     Red Wine     Rum     Pomegranate     Pomegranate Juice     Cinnamon     Ginger     Pear     Cocktail     Drinks

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups pomegranate juice
5 (3") cinnamon sticks
1/2 teaspoon whole allspice
1 (4") piece peeled fresh ginger, thinly sliced (about 3/4 cup), divided
1 (750-ml) bottle red wine
1 Bartlett pear, quartered lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
1/2 cup spiced rum
1 (750-ml) bottle pear or apple sparkling cider

Steps:

  • Bring pomegranate juice, cinnamon, allspice, and one-third of ginger to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook 10 minutes, then remove from heat and let steep 10 minutes.
  • Strain pomegranate mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, reserving cinnamon sticks. Add wine, pear, pomegranate seeds, rum, cinnamon sticks, and remaining ginger and stir to combine. Cover and chill at least 4 hours.
  • To serve, fill pitcher or punch bowl with ice and pour sangria over. Top with cider.
  • Do Ahead
  • Sangria, without ice or cider, can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

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