Easy fall sangria made with sparkling white wine, apple cider or apple juice, pear, cranberries, cinnamon, and rum. A festive fall cocktail that's perfect for Thanksgiving and entertaining.
1tablespoonfine granulated sugar (such as baker's sugar)
1teaspoonground cinnamon
1firm green pear, cored and thinly sliced (or half each of a red and green pear)
1-2cinnamon sticks
½cupfresh cranberries
750mLsparkling white wine
1cupclub soda
Instructions
Place the apple juice and rum in a large pitcher. Whisk in the sugar and cinnamon. Continue to whisk until the sugar is dissolved and the cinnamon is distributed throughout the liquid.
Add the pear slices, cranberries and cinnamon sticks to the pitcher. Add the sparkling wine and club soda. Stir gently, being careful not to break up the pears.
Chill well (roughly 2-3 hours). Gently stir and serve.