Pear Cranberry Sparkling Sangria (Printable)

Fresh pear, cranberry, and citrus mingle with bubbly flavors in this vibrant, festive alcohol-free drink.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 1 large ripe pear, thinly sliced
02 - 1 cup fresh cranberries
03 - 1 medium orange, thinly sliced
04 - 1 medium lemon, thinly sliced

→ Juices

05 - 1 1/2 cups 100% pear juice
06 - 1 1/2 cups unsweetened cranberry juice

→ Sweetener

07 - 2 to 3 tablespoons honey or agave syrup, to taste

→ Bubbles

08 - 2 cups sparkling water or club soda, chilled

→ Garnish

09 - Fresh rosemary sprigs (optional)
10 - Cinnamon sticks (optional)

# Method:

01 - Layer thinly sliced pear, cranberries, orange, and lemon into a large pitcher.
02 - Pour in pear juice and cranberry juice. Incorporate honey or agave syrup, stirring thoroughly to dissolve.
03 - Cover and refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour, allowing flavors to meld.
04 - Gently mix in chilled sparkling water or club soda just before serving.
05 - Pour sangria over ice into serving glasses, garnishing with rosemary sprigs and cinnamon sticks if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Perfect for holiday parties or any festive occasion
  • No alcohol means everyone at the table can enjoy
  • Naturally vegan and gluten free when using agave
  • Gorgeous presentation with jewel colors and fresh fruit
02 -
  • Loaded with vitamin C fiber and antioxidants
  • Naturally hydrating and lower calorie beverage choice
  • Prepares ahead easily so you are ready for a crowd
03 -
  • Taste before chilling since pears and citrus sweetness varies you may not need extra sweetener
  • Let the sangria rest to allow full infusion if you have time overnight is even better
  • Add sparkling water only at the end to keep the bubbles lively
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