Ready for a glass of sweet and festive pomegranate Christmas sangria? Of course you are. And I certainly am too! Time is flying by this month. It’s to be expected during the holiday season, I suppose, but it’s always a little unexpected too, isn’t it?
My sangria recipe skills have definitely come a long way since the first one I made my Winter Sangria. That first sangria is certainly a favorite recipe, but I’ve been slowly learning the art of less is more, but only if you have just the right flavor combinations.
Luckily, this Lambrusco Christmas sangria is just right and easy enough not to stress you out this holiday season.
please remember to drink responsibly
Christmas Sangria
I’ve learned more about different wine varieties and what sorts of fruits do what when left to mingle with wine for hours on end.
My general guideline is that the sweeter the fruit, the drier the wine you want to use. Tarter fruits are in need of a sweeter wine.
Because pomegranate and ginger are both tart flavors, Lambrusco is the perfect wine to mix with those two flavors.
What is Lambrusco?
Lambrusco is a sweet, sparkling red wine from Italy that provides just the right balance in this sangria. The fizzy bubbles are so fun and festive.
Since we all want recipes that are delicious, festive, and (maybe most of all) easy this time of year, a lambrusco sangria is the best way to go.
It’s fizzy nature adds fun without any extra work or items to pick up at the store and the deep red color is just to die for. Add in a few easy ingredients, mix, and let it sit in the fridge to marry while you get ready (or wrap presents) – whatever you need!
What to serve with Lambrusco?
What to serve with Lambrusco?Whether you’re making this pomegranate sangria or just enjoying a lovely Lambrusco on its own, you’ll want to pair it with dishes from its home region (in Italy).
Great examples are anything with dried or grilled meats, savory cheeses, and salty vegetables. Try this charcuterie board setup, grilled veggie antipasto, or these make-ahead veggie hors d’oeuvres.
Want more sangria recipes? Other summer favorites include plum sangria, cantaloupe sangria, strawberry sangria, nectarine sparkling rose sangria, cherry sangria, and watermelon sangria!
For the cooler months, try raspberry sangria with thyme (made with frozen berries), kiwi & prosecco sangria, and this winter sangria made with white wine!
And don’t miss my brunch sangria – great any day of the year!
POMEGRANATE CHRISTMAS SANGRIA
Ingredients
- 750 mL Lambrusco Wine
- 1 ½ cups pomegranate juice
- 1 ½ cups ginger beer
- ½ cup pomegranate seeds
- ½ lemon seeded and sliced
- ½ cup brandy or bourbon optional
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in pitcher. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Stir before serving.
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