Winter Sparkling Champagne Sangria | The Speckled Palate
Winter Sparkling Champagne Sangria
5 mins prepServes 6
Winter sangria, chock full of orange and cranberry goodness, is combined with a favorite bottle of bubbly to create this cocktail. Spicy and not too sweet, Winter Sparkling Champagne Sangria is a perfect cold weather mixed drink!
Make the Mulled Sangria
2 In a large saucepan, bring the wine to a simmer. Cook down until slightly thicker.
3 Remove the saucepan from the heat, then add the cranberry juice, white grape juice, simple syrup and orange juice.
4 Stir in the oranges, cranberries, cinnamon stick and cloves.
5 Bring to room temperature.
6 When the sangria has cooled completely, remove the cinnamon stick and cloves.
7 Pour in the pomegranate liquor and orange liquor, and stir until combined.
8 Transfer the sangria to a glass pitcher, and refrigerate for at least 12 hours.
Make the Cocktail
11 In a white wine glass or a champagne glass, pour in the sangria.
12 Top the sangria with the champagne.
13 Enjoy immediately.
