Description
Spiced Pear Sparkling Sangria is a refreshing autumn-inspired drink that beautifully marries the sweetness of ripe pears with warm spices and sparkling bubbles. This delightful concoction is ideal for gatherings, transforming any occasion into a festive celebration. With each sip, enjoy the tantalizing blend of fruity flavors and aromatic spices, making it a crowd-pleaser that will leave your guests asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bottle (750ml) fruity red wine (Merlot or Zinfandel)
- 2 ripe pears (Bartlett or Anjou), sliced
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 star anise
- 1 cup sparkling water
- 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
Instructions
- Slice the ripe pears into thin wedges and set aside.
- In a large pitcher, combine the red wine, orange juice, cinnamon sticks, and star anise. Stir gently.
- Add the pear slices to the mixture and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Just before serving, add the sparkling water to the pitcher and stir gently to retain bubbles.
- Serve over ice if desired and garnish with extra pear slices or an orange twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: Chilling time (at least 120 minutes)
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 8mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg