A Juicy Fall Sangria for Your Outdoor Mini Bar

Find out how to make and present a batch of pomegranate, apple and fig sangria for your next party

Faith Towers October 15, 2017

Houzz Contributor. Faith Towers is a designer, writer and crafter with a passion for all things creative. She received her art degree from Skidmore College, and her work has been featured in Forbes and Yahoo. She writes her blog called Design Fixation and also spends her days designing wedding invitations and stationery.

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Sangria is a great cocktail to serve to a crowd of thirsty guests. And when the temperatures drop and the leaves start to fall, apples, figs and pomegranate seeds are the perfect alternative to the classic berry and citrus-filled recipe. This version combines pomegranate juice with prosecco and riesling, creating a delicious concoction with just a hint of sweetness.

We’ll also show you how to add some finishing touches to an outdoor bar setup on your patio, so the presentation is just as good as the drink itself.

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Recipe for Pomegranate Sangria

Two bottles of prosecco, chilled
One bottle of dry riesling, chilled
1 cup Grey Goose Cherry Noir vodka
½ cup Luxardo maraschino liqueur
¼ cup triple sec
3 cups pomegranate juice
Two apples, sliced
1 cup fresh figs, quartered
1 cup pomegranate seeds

Serves up to 20

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Optional: You may want to cut extra fruit for guests to add to their drinks. Place the fruit in small bowls behind the glasses on your mini bar.

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Put the prosecco and riesling in the refrigerator to chill. The day before your party, combine the rest of the ingredients in a bowl. Store it in the refrigerator, allowing the fruit to infuse the liquid overnight.

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Label the cocktail so that guests will know what it is. If you plan to serve the sangria in a glass drink dispenser, you can write the name on the top with a chalk marker. Just be sure to avoid the bottom section of the glass, where the condensation may ruin your writing.

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Just before you plan to serve the sangria, pour the fruit mixture into the dispenser, and then add the prosecco and riesling. Striped straws provide an eye-catching finishing touch.

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Styling Tips for Your Outdoor Mini Bar

For your mini bar, you’ll need a sturdy counter-height table or cart — preferably one with shelves. Place an ice bucket with tongs on one of the lower shelves instead of adding the ice directly to the dispenser. This will prevent it from diluting the sangria.

A pine cone garland is a nice autumn touch for the perimeter of the table. Small votive candles help complete the look.

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Positioning your mini bar in the right place is important too. Make sure that it is near the entrance to the party. That way, your family and friends are sure to appreciate the effort you put into making and styling this delicious boozy beverage.

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