Recipe: Sparkling Pear Hanukkah Sangria

Sheela Prakash
Sheela PrakashSenior Contributing Food Editor
Sheela is the Senior Contributing Food Editor at Kitchn and the author of Mediterranean Every Day: Simple, Inspired Recipes for Feel-Good Food. She received her master's degree from the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Italy and is also a Registered Dietitian.
updated Jan 29, 2020
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A festive recipe for sangria made with sparkling wine and pears, perfect for Hanukkah.

Serves6 to 8

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During Hanukkah there are eight nights of celebrating to do, so it only feels right to have a signature cocktail on hand for any planned or unplanned gatherings that come your way. Make that signature cocktail this festive sparkling wine sangria. Gently spiked with pear liqueur and filled with fresh pear slices, it’s a holiday twist on the classic pitcher drink that always pleases a crowd.

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Manischewitz Sangria, This Is Not

Google “Hanukkah sangria” and the first dozen or so hits are sangrias made with

Manischewitz

kosher if needed. This sangria is light, easy-drinking, and the perfect foil for all those rich, pan-fried latkes you’re likely indulging in.

Sparkling Pear Hanukkah Sangria

A festive recipe for sangria made with sparkling wine and pears, perfect for Hanukkah.

Serves 6 to 8

Nutritional Info

Ingredients

  • 1

    (750-milliliter) bottle prosecco, cava, or other dry white sparkling wine, chilled

  • 1 1/2 cups

    pear liqueur, chilled

  • 1/4 cup

    freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1 to 2 lemons)

  • 3

    medium green pears, such as D'Anjou or Bartlett, cored and thinly sliced

  • 1 1/2 cups

    seltzer or club soda, chilled

  • Ice (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Combine the prosecco, pear liqueur, lemon juice, and pear slices in a large pitcher. Top with the seltzer. Pour into glasses with or without ice.

Recipe Notes

Pear liqueur substitution: Use St. Germain elderflower liqueur if pear liqueur is unavailable.