Photo Credit & Source: Food Bloggers of Canada

By: Marlene Cornelis

When you're entertaining, there's nothing like a house party where you can stay cozy and sip warming beverages! Today Hilary Smith shares her secrets for warming winter sangria and a recipe for Pomegranate Cider Sangria.

It's no secret that Canada is cold. And Jack Frost doesn’t rest on the weekend.

Here are some suggestions for seasonal sangria mix-ins for the colder months.

FRUIT

• Apple slices, preferably something firm and sweet like a Honeycrisp or Gala apple
• Pomegranate seeds
• Cranberries
• Pear slices, perfect with a pear cider
• Orange slices, a sangria staple year-round

FLAVOURS

• Cinnamon sticks, for hearty, spicy notes
• Brandy, very traditional and so warming
• Rosemary, perfect with a citrusy white wine or as a garnish
• Ginger or ginger ale, warming from the inside out
• White cranberry juice
• Apple cider, perfect for late fall

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Get the recipe and tips on the Food Bloggers of Canada website