Home Made Sangria Recipe

• 3 cups pomegranate juice
• 5 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 (4-inch) piece peeled fresh ginger, thinly sliced (about 3/4 cup), divided
• 1 bottle red wine
• 1 pear quartered lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise
• 1 naval orange or 2 clementines, peeled and diced
• 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
• 1/2 cup spiced rum
• 1 bottle pear or apple sparkling cider, or sparkling wine

DIRECTIONS

1. Bring pomegranate juice, cinnamon sticks, allspice, and one-third of ginger to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook 10 minutes, then remove from heat and let steep 10 minutes.
2. Strain pomegranate mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, reserving cinnamon sticks. Add wine, pear, citrus, pomegranate seeds, rum, reserved cinnamon sticks, and remaining ginger and stir to combine. Cover and chill at least 4 hours.
3. To serve, fill pitcher or punch bowl with ice and pour sangria over. Top with cider or sparkling wine.
4. Optional: Dip glasses in orange juice and rim with allspice.
5. Do ahead: Sangria, without fruit, ice or cider, can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill; add remaining ingredients right before serving.

ENJOY!!!