What’s a Thanksgiving dinner without great cocktails on hand? Our friend Tanya Bates of Extra For Avocado created this Pomegranate Apple Cider Sangria – perfect for making ahead of time and catering to a large crowd. The classic fall flavour of apple cider combined with citrus and star anise makes this an instant Thanksgiving classic. Mix up a pitcher for dinner this year and your guests will be raving for weeks to come!

Pomegranate Apple Cider Sangria

Makes One Large Pitcher (6-8 Glasses)

• 1/2 Cup of Cointreau
• 1 Bottle of Dry White Wine
• 4 Cups of Apple Cider
• 1 Cup of Pomegranate Juice
• 1 Sliced Apple
• 1 Sliced Orange
• 3 Star Anise
• 2 Large Cinnamon Sticks

Add apple and orange slices in a large pitcher with star anise and cinnamon sticks. Pour over rest of ingredients and allow to sit at least 30-1hr before serving. Add ice to the top and stir before serving to guests.