Sparkling White Winter Sangria

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My fellow summer worshippers will likely agree that there is nothing quite like relaxing in the sunshine in sunglasses and flip flops, feet kicked up, with a glass of fresh, fruity sangria. When I visualize all of my favorite summertime stereotypes (which I do, and often), sangria makes an appearance much of the time.

A couple of weeks ago, I was in one of my longing-for-summer states of mind, and I decided that I needed to come up with a new version of sangria that would be more appropriate for wintertime. I ended up creating a seriously delicious sparkling winter white sangria. I don't use brandy or a ton of fruit juice like you normally find in traditional sangrias, so it's nice and crisp, and doesn't mask the flavor of the prosecco. So good.

INGREDIENTS

1 bottle (750 ML) VOVETI Prosecco, chilled
1/2 cup fresh clementine or orange juice
2-4 tablespoons sugar (depending on level of sweetness desired)
4-6 clementines, peeled and separated into segments
1 apple (we like Fuji), cut into small cubes
1 cup of fresh cranberries


In a large pitcher, combine the VOVETI clementine or orange juice, and sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Add clementines, apples, and cranberries. Let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Pour into glasses and top with a squeeze of fresh clementine juice. Enjoy!

I love using VOVETI for this cocktail, because its level of dryness and delicious hints of fruit make it perfect for sangria. I'm also a big fan of the fact that it has more bubbles than any other prosecco. If you're not yet familiar with VOVETI, it's brut style DOC with tempered acuity and a fresh, graceful profile, making it a great aperitif before a meal with friends, or an evening cocktail to enjoy with your partner (or by yourself!). I always have a bottle chilling in the fridge. (It makes a killer mimosa too!)

While this sparkling white sangria could easily be enjoyed in the summertime too, I think it's perfect for the winter months. Robbie, who is mostly a beer drinker, loves it as much as I do. In fact, it's become one of our go-to night caps after the kids go to bed and we want to spend a few minutes together just chilling. Sometimes we just make individual servings with VOVETI mini bottles instead of a full size. Either way, it's so easy to whip together. I'm looking forward to making it for friends next time we host a gathering. If you try it, I'd love to hear what you think too!

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