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    Cocktail of the Week: Zen Sangria

    By | Shine Food – Tue, Sep 11, 2012 6:10 PM EDT

    By Food & Wine

    This Asian-style sangria combines Sauvignon Blanc with green tea-flavored vodka, but it can be made with plain or citrus vodka as well. More Sangria Recipes

    © Matthew Hranek Zen Sangria
    INGREDIENTS
    One 750-milliliter bottle dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
    2 1/2 cups pomegranate juice, chilled
    2 1/2 cups pear nectar, chilled
    2 1/2 cups apricot nectar, chilled
    1 cup green-tea vodka, like Charbay
    Ice
    1 Anjou or Bartlett pear, thinly sliced, for garnish






    DIRECTIONS
    1. In a pitcher, combine the wine with the pomegranate juice, pear and apricot nectars and vodka; refrigerate until chilled, 20 minutes. Pour into glasses over ice, garnish with the pear slices and serve.

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