Sugarplum Fairy Sangria

Close your eyes and imagine the gentle clink of ice, the soft fizz of bubbles that pirouette against your glass—a serenade of flavors awaiting your palate. Now, open your eyes to the Sugarplum Fairy Sangria: a vibrant and merry medley that swirls with the soul of wine-kissed winter fruit and dances delicately on the edge of your glass with a rim kissed by gold. Whether it warms your spirit or tickles your fancy with fizzy notes, this vegan potion embodies the joy of festive evenings and the twinkle of shared smiles.

Key Ingredients and Their Benefits

In the heart of this magical mix lies a Pinot Noir, selected for its rich color and berry undertones, cradling the essence of a sugarplum without stealing the spotlight. For the merrymaking fairies who favor a sober flight, a non-alcoholic red wine alternative plays a harmonious melody with the same passionate notes. Edible gold glitter, or its more accessible twin—turmeric sugar—brings the spirit of opulence to each glass, elevating a simple beverage into a centerpiece. Blood oranges and figs not only ornament your drink with regal purple and crimson, but they're also full of antioxidants and fiber, making this sangria a toast to your health as much as your taste buds.

The Prelude: Servings, Prep, & Total Time

Let's pause for a moment to peer into the crystal ball:

• Servings: 6-8 enchanted guests

• Preparation Time: 25 minutes of sprinkling fairy dust

• Cook Time: 10 minutes of potion brewing

• Total Time: 35 minutes to magic (with additional chilling time required)

Now, gather your ingredients and let's begin our dance...

What You'll Need:

For the Spellbinding Alcoholic Sangria:

• 1 bottle (750 ml) Pinot Noir – for a fruity, deep base

• 1/2 cup clear brandy – for a warm, spirited kick

• 1/4 cup clear orange liqueur (e.g., Grand Marnier) – for a citrus whisper

• 1/4 cup chambord – for a raspberry embrace

• 1/2 cup plum syrup – the nectar of our sugarplum fairy

• Soda water – for a touch of effervescence

• A pinch of edible gold glitter – because a fairy's touch is golden

• Blood orange slices – the sunset in our sangria sky

• Fig slices – for a sweet, earthy depth

• Gold sugar rim (mix edible gold flakes with sugar, or opt for turmeric sugar) – for a sip of luxury

For the Enchanted Non-Alcoholic Sangria:

• 1 bottle (750 ml) non-alcoholic red wine alternative – your sober delight

• 1/2 cup non-alcoholic apple brandy or apple juice – an orchard's gift

• 1/4 cup non-alcoholic orange-flavored syrup – for pure zest

• 1/4 cup non-alcoholic raspberry syrup – a berry's kiss

• 1/2 cup plum syrup – sweet and sultry

• Carbonated berry-flavored water – our bubbly ballet

• A sprinkle of edible gold glitter – every fairy leaves a sparkle

• Blood orange slices – casting a magical blush into every pour

• Fig slices – our earth's candy

For the Heart of the Potion (Plum Syrup):

• 1 cup of water

• 1 cup of granulated sugar

• 2-3 ripe plums, pitted and diced into fairy-sized pieces, or a handful of grapes