25 Days of Christmas Cocktails: Cranberry-Rosemary White Christmas Sangria

I can’t think of a better beginning to the entertaining season than a fun, seasonal Sangria like this one from cookingstoned.tv (http://cookingstoned.tv/recipe/cranberry-rosemary-white-christmas-sangria/). This recipe is a good choice to serve a crowd, because although the recipe serves four, it is one that could easily be doubled or tripled, and the herbs and fruit look pretty without requiring additional garnish, which is a pain if you are having a house full of imbibers.   

1 Granny Smith apple chopped into small cubes

1 Braeburn apple chopped into small cubes

1 heaping Cup Fresh cranberries

1 large Sprig rosemary

1 Bottle Pinot Grigio
(select one you would normally enjoy, don’t go low-end)

½ cup white grape juice¼ cup sugar (more, for garnish)

1 can club soda

1.   In a large pitcher combine all of the ingredients.  Place the pitcher in the refrigerator to chill; during this time, the sugar will fully dissolve  and the rosemary will infuse the sangria. 
2.  Serve.
3.   If you want to do a garnish, place 1/2 c granulated sugar in a shallow bowl.  Wet rosemary spring, shaking to remove excess water, and roll in the sugar, coating as desired.