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We have partnered with Beth Dixon of Salt & Acid to bring you the Outdoor Dreams' Cocktail Hour. For our Holiday edition, we present an easy Sangria that packs a punch with spicy ginger and winter fruits. Whether it's Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's, this punch is perfect for parties all winter long.
1 bottle Dry Red Wine
½ cup Calvados Apple Brandy
½ cup Pear Liqueur
2 12 oz. bottles of Ginger beer
1 Pear & 1 Orange, sliced
Seeds of 1 Pomegranate
3 Cinnamon sticks
¼ cup Honey syrup (Dilute 2:1 Honey:Water)
¼ cup Lemon juice
Add all ingredients to a large punch bowl or beverage dispenser and stir well.
Best if allowed to steep several hours before serving.
Stir often while serving and garnish with the steeped fruit.
This easy Sangria packs a punch with spicy ginger and winter fruits. Whether it's Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's, this punch is perfect for parties all winter long.
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