Cranberry Apple Pear Sangria

This festive cranberry apple pear sangria gets winter flavors from cinnamon and star anise for the perfect holiday cocktail.

Ingredients

2 cups cranberry juice

2 cans sliced pears

4 cups apple cider

2 cinnamon sticks

4 star anise pods (Optional)

1/2 cup bourbon

2 cups red wine

2 oranges, sliced

1 pomegranate, seeds reserved

1 cup cranberries

Method

STEP 1

In a large pitcher, combine red wine, apple juice, cranberry juice, pear halves and juice, and bourbon.

STEP 2

Add the orange slices, cranberries and whole spices. Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.

STEP 3

Garnish with pomegranate seeds.