Merry & Bright White Sangria is a festive, sparkling winter sangria that blends crisp white wine, fresh citrus, and seasonal fruit with smooth sweetness from LAVA Simple Syrup and LAVA Vanilla Syrup. A splash of LAVA Grenadine adds a subtle winter blush, while prosecco brings celebratory sparkle. Light, refreshing, and beautifully balanced, this sangria is designed for holiday parties, open houses, and New Year’s gatherings
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Merry & Bright Sangria
A festive sparkling white sangria with citrus, winter fruit, prosecco, and LAVA syrups.
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (includes chill time)
- Yield: 6 – 8
Ingredients
• 1 bottle dry white wine (Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio)
• 0.5 cup LAVA Simple Syrup
• 0.25 cup LAVA Vanilla Syrup
• 0.25 cup LAVA Grenadine
• 0.75 cup fresh orange juice
• 0.5 cup white cranberry juice
• 1 cup sliced green apples
• 1 cup fresh cranberries
• 1 bottle prosecco or sparkling wine (chilled)
• Garnish: rosemary sprigs + dehydrated citrus wheels
• Ice: added to glasses, not pitcher
Instructions
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In a large pitcher, combine white wine, LAVA Simple Syrup, LAVA Vanilla Syrup, LAVA Grenadine, orange juice, and white cranberry juice.
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Stir gently until fully blended.
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Add sliced apples and fresh cranberries.
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Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
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Just before serving, gently stir in prosecco.
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Serve over ice in wine glasses and garnish with rosemary and citrus wheels.
Notes
• Add prosecco just before serving to maintain bubbles.
• Swap apples for pears for a softer winter profile.
• For a lighter version, reduce Simple Syrup to 0.25 cup.
• Approx 150–180 calories per serving depending wine choice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Method: Stir + chill + sparkle
