thank you pinterest: pomegranate vanilla sangria

i made this yummy 'winter-time' sangria that i found on pinterest and have been sipping on it all afternoon.  i think this would be a great drink to bring in the New Year with.  here is my modified version of pomegranate vanilla sangria.

you will need:  1 large navel orange, sliced; 1 large apple, chopped; 1 large pear, chopped; the arils of 1 pomegranate; 2 cinnamon sticks; 1 bottle of wine (i used Dona Sol Cabernet Sauvignon); 2 Cups of sparkling pomegranate (i used sparkling limonade pomegranate by Musette); 1/2 Cup of sugar (maybe more depending on the type of wine you use and your taste); 1 T. vanilla extract.

add the orange slices, apples, pears, cinnamon sticks and pomegranate arils to the bottom of a large pitcher.  pour the wine, sparkling pomegranate, sugar and vanilla extract over the top of the fruit.  mix well to combine everything.  place in the refrigerator for about an hour before serving.

add ice and some of the fruit to a glass and then pour the sangria on top... enjoy! 




have a safe and happy new year!