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Sangria

Keep holiday party guests smiling with a flavor-filled, spiced-pear sangria with a champagne twist. HGTV
Prep Time10 mins
Overnight refrigeration8 hrs
Total Time8 hrs 10 mins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Damiana Liqueur, Holidays, Sangria, Wine
Author: Stephen Phillips

Ingredients

  • 1 bottle chilled dry white wine
  • 1 bottle chilled champagne (modestly good champagne will do)
  • 3 ounces Damiana liqueur (herbal liqueur with citrus and vanilla flavors)
  • 2 freshly sliced pears
  • 2 apples (sliced and cored)
  • 20 whole cloves
  • 1 tsp ground nutmeg

Instructions

  • In a large pitcher, add the pears, apples, cloves and nutmeg.
  • Add the Damiana liqueur and stir.
  • Add the wine and stir gently.
  • Refrigerate overnight.
  • When you're ready to serve, pour in your champagne, stirring it slowly within the mixture. Serve in an ice-filled wineglass.