Recipe: Sparkling Pear Hanukkah Sangria
Serves6 to 8
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.
Manischewitz Sangria, This Is Not
Google “Hanukkah sangria” and the first dozen or so hits are sangrias made with
Manischewitz
Sparkling Pear Hanukkah Sangria
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
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.