Thanksgiving Sangria

A festive holiday sangria combining pomegranate juice, red wine, and warming spices like cinnamon and ginger, topped with sparkling cider. This seasonal cocktail features fresh pear and pomegranate seeds for a beautiful presentation.

8 servings
4 hr 25 min

Ingredients

  • 3 cups pomegranate juice
  • 5 pieces cinnamon sticks
  • ½ teaspoon whole allspice
  • 1 piece fresh ginger
  • 1 bottle red wine
  • 1 whole Bartlett pear
  • ½ cup pomegranate seeds
  • ½ cup spiced rum
  • 1 bottle sparkling cider

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Bring pomegranate juice, cinnamon, allspice, and one-third of ginger to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook 10 minutes, then remove from heat and let steep 10 minutes.

    20 min

  2. 2.

    Strain pomegranate mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, reserving cinnamon sticks. Add wine, pear, pomegranate seeds, rum, cinnamon sticks, and remaining ginger and stir to combine. Cover and chill at least 4 hours.

    240 min

  3. 3.

    To serve, fill pitcher or punch bowl with ice and pour sangria over. Top with cider.

    5 min

  4. 4.

    Sangria, without ice or cider, can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.