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Pear, Anise and Cherry Sangria

Prep 5 min
Total 15 min
Ingredients 4
Servings 6

Sangria is a very refreshing and versatile drink; to prepare it you can use red, white or even sparkling wine to change the flavors. This cocktail is delicious and elegant—appropriate for any special party. Let’s cook! MORE + LESS -

Ingredients

can preserved pears, cut into wedges

fresh cherries

1/2

cup anise syrup*

bottle of sweet sparkling wine

Directions

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1

Set out wine glasses for serving. Add two pear wedges and two cherries (without the stem), one and tablespoon of anise syrup to each cup.
2

Then fill each cup half-way with sparkling wine. If you like, garnish each glass with an anise star.
3

Serve well chilled. You can enjoy this cocktail with an appetizer of cheese, bread and crackers.

Expert Tips

To make the syrup: Boil one cup water with 1/2 cup sugar and 4 four stars of anise. Cook for 10 minutes until a light syrup forms. Cool in the refrigerator.)
You can also use a Muscat or dessert wine in the recipe if you wish.
The anise syrup can be prepared and chilled the day before.

Nutrition Information

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More About This Recipe

Sangria is a very refreshing and versatile drink; to prepare it you can use red, white or even sparkling wine to change the flavors. This cocktail is delicious and elegant—appropriate for any special party. Let’s cook!