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February 3, 2026

This Winter White Sangria recipe is a light, refreshing, and festive drink spruced up with winter fruit and cozy spices. Don’t be fooled by the color; this white wine punch gets its pink hue from cranberry juice and spiced apple cider. Like other sangria recipes, this winter version contains just the right amount of fruit, plus crisp white wine, fruit juices, citrus, cinnamon, and some fizzy ginger beer for added sparkle. We highly recommend making a pitcher of this for your next gathering, whether it’s over the winter holidays or whenever you feel a craving for a crisp drink with comforting flavors.

Winter White Sangria (Festive and Light)
Winter White Sangria (Festive and Light)
Winter White Sangria (Festive and Light)
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Winter White Sangria (Festive and Light)

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Add all of the fruit to the bottom of a juice pitcher.
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Add the cranberry juice, apple cider, white wine, and cointreau to the pitcher.
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Top with ginger beer, cinnamon sticks, star anise, and stir.
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Pour into glasses and garnish each with an orange slice, some apple slices, another cinnamon stick, and more star anise.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

  • Wine Selection Magic 🍷
    Choose a crisp, unoaked Sauvignon Blanc to ensure the delicate winter spices shine through without being overpowered by oak notes.
  • Fruit Infusion Technique 🍎
    Slice fruits like green apple and citrus thinly and allow them to macerate in the sangria for at least 2 hours before serving to maximize flavor infusion.
  • Spice Layering Secrets 🌟
    Gently toast star anise and cinnamon sticks before adding to the sangria to release their essential oils and intensify the warm winter aromatics.
  • Chill Factor Control 🧊
    Prepare the sangria base the night before and refrigerate, then add ginger beer just before serving to maintain maximum effervescence and freshness.
  • Garnish Like a Pro 🍊
    Create an elegant presentation by freezing fresh cranberries and using them as beautiful, functional ice cubes that won't dilute the drink.

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Cooking with Conks

We’re Rachel & Emily Conklin (“Conks” for short), sisters, lifelong foodies, and the voices behind Cooking with Conks. We grew up in Southern California, surrounded by bold flavors, big family meals, and the kind of kitchen chaos that turns into inside jokes

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