White Christmas Sangria
This White Christmas Sangria is a refreshing holiday cocktail made with white wine, white cranberry juice, orange liqueur, apples, pears, oranges, cranberries, and cinnamon. Chilled until the flavors blend and finished with ginger ale, it's perfect for Christmas parties and holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
2 hours hrs
Total Time 2 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
Course cocktail
Cuisine American
Large glass pitcher
* Cutting board
Sharp knife
Measuring cup
Long-handled spoon
Serving glasses
- 1 bottle 750 ml dry white wine, chilled
- 1 cup white cranberry juice
- ⅓ cup triple sec or orange liqueur
- 1 apple thinly sliced
- 1 pear thinly sliced
- 1 orange thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 cup ginger ale chilled
- Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish
- Ice for serving
Wash the apple, pear, orange, and cranberries.
Thinly slice the apple, pear, and orange.
Add the sliced fruit, cranberries, and cinnamon sticks to a large pitcher.
Pour in the white wine, white cranberry juice, and triple sec.
Stir gently to combine.
Cover and refrigerate for 2–4 hours to allow the flavors to blend.
Just before serving, add the chilled ginger ale and stir gently.
Fill glasses with ice and pour in the sangria, including some fruit in each glass.
Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs and serve.
Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc works well.
Use white cranberry juice to maintain the lighter color.
Add ginger ale just before serving to preserve the bubbles.
Replace ginger ale with club soda for a less sweet drink.
For a non-alcoholic version, use sparkling white grape juice or non-alcoholic white wine and replace triple sec with orange juice.
Refrigerate leftovers in a covered pitcher and enjoy within 2–3 days for best quality.